Pediatric Sales Specialist

Pediatric Sales Specialist

Company: Abbott

Location: Territory based in:

• Tacoma, WA
• Olympia, WA
• Territory also includes Vancouver, WA

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Remote / Field-Based (Must reside in the Tacoma or Olympia area; local candidates only)

Salary: $61,300–$122,700 per year (may vary by location)

Travel: Up to 50% within the sales territory (company car provided)

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 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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 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 life. 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, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation 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.

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 Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and Juven® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.  
Our location in Tacoma and Olympia, WA 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. 

TERRITORY 

• The ideal candidate will be based out of Tacoma or Olympia, WA

• Territory includes Tacoma, Olympia, WA and Vancouver, W

• Up to 50% travel - company car provided.

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO 
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office settings for Similac and PediaSure. 

• 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 asNICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing,PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to workeffectively with Dietitians, Physiciansand 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. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

• Bachelor's degree required. 

• The ideal candidate will beindividuals 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. 

• Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, whichmay include vaccination forCOVID-19.  If you require a medical or religious accommodationfrom these requirements orif you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can exploreany needed accommodation(s). 

Apply Now!
* 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:  www.abbottbenefits.com 
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

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

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

DIVISION:

ANPD Nutrition Products

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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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