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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 life. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the

student debt program and education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 including Similac\xc2\xae, PediaSure\xc2\xae, Pedialyte\xc2\xae, Ensure\xc2\xae, Glucerna\xc2\xae and ZonePerfect\xc2\xae \xe2\x80\x93 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Houston, TX currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Specialty Sales Representative.

The Pediatric Specialty Sales Representative is responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutrition products in hospitals and office settings. Specific emphasis will be on Children\xe2\x80\x99 s Hospitals, Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Pediatric Allergists and Pediatricians with a focus on leading specialized nutrition brands such as ELECARE, PEDIASURE PEPTIDE & PEDIASURE.

Territory:

• The ideal candidate will be based in Houston, TX or surrounding areas.
• Travel expectation is 3-4 overnights per month. This will include air travel to the Valley of Texas.
• Relocation is not available for this role. Local candidates only, please*

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DO

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Full ownership of hospital and office accounts
• Executing strategic sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals.
• Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the strategic account plan.
• Deliver clinical and scientific benefits and information in a sales environment by comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines.
• Work effectively with Clinical Nutrition Managers, Discharge Planners, Dietitians, HMEs and Physicians
• Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment.
• Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities.

Key Competencies:

• Persuasiveness
• Persistence
• Strong Initiative
• Results-Oriented / Will to Win
• Strategic planning and execution
• Identify and prioritize call points
• Adaptability and coachability
• Sales and learning agility
• Integrity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree
• Strategic account planning experience
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Clinical/Healthcare experience (RD/RN) strongly encouraged

Preferred Qualifications:

• Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Practitioners in Hospital Setting and Office environment.
• Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape.

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $56,700.00 \xe2\x80\x93 $113,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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