Pediatric Sales Representative - Springfield​/Peoria, IL

Job Description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

You’ll also 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.
• The Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to 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.

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 Similac®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Springfield/Peoria, IL currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospital and office settings.

• Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac and Pedia Sure.
• Hospital negotiations and contracting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.
• New product launches.
• An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units.
• The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.
• Effective administrative skills.
• Budget management.
• Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
• Desire to be self-motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.

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:

Bachelor's degree required.

The ideal candidate will be individuals with 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses).

Stability and proven success in sales.

Subject matter expert and high business acumen.

Knowledge of hospital settings, specifically within pediatrics a plus.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 - $. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Sales Force / ANPD Nutrition Products.

United States of America :
Remote.

Additional locations:
None.

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).

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