Pediatric Sales Representative SpringfieldPeoria, IL

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement theFreedom 2 SavestudentdebtprogramandFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including SimilacPediaSure Pedialyte EnsureandGlucerna to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Ourlocation in Springfield/Peoria IL currently has an opportunity for aPediatric Sales Specialist.This positionis responsible forthe promotionmanagementand growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products inhospital and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for SimilacandPediaSure.

• Hospital negotiations and contracting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of all products clinicalstudiesprotocolsandguidelinesaswell as the ability to deliverthe informationin a selling environment.

• New product launches.

• An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU PediatricsPharmaciesPurchasingPICU Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively withDietitiansPhysiciansandNurses.

• Effective administrative skills.

• Budget management.

• Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative independence and autonomy.

• Desire to be self-motivatedseekingoutsuccess at achieving bothshort- andlong-termgoals.

Territory

• The ideal candidate should reside in Springfield or Peoria IL

• This territory includes Springfield and Peoria IL

• This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only please.

• Company Car provided

Education and Experience

• Bachelorsdegreerequired.

• The ideal candidate will be individuals with 2 years ofhealthcare salesexperiencecombinedwithclinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses).

• Stability and proven success in sales

• Subject matter expert and high business acumen

• Knowledge of hospital settings specificallywithinpediatricsaplus.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is

$61300.00 $122700.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Sales Force

ANPD Nutrition Products

United States of America : Remote

Standard

Yes 10 % of the Time

No

Driving a personal auto or company car or truck or a powered piece of material handling equipment Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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