Pediatric Sales Specialist - Topeka, KS and Lincoln, NE

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 the role

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®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospital and office settings. The ideal candidate should reside in Topeka, KS or Lincoln, NE. This territory includes Topeka, KS, Emporia, KS, Lincoln, NE and Kansas City, KS. This position does not offer relocation. A company car is provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area 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.
• Understand the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units.
• Work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.
• Effective administrative skills and budget management.
• Function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
• Be self-motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses preferred).
• Stability and proven success in sales.
• Subject matter expert and high business acumen.
• Knowledge of hospital settings, specifically within pediatrics, is a plus.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan (employees may qualify in the next calendar year).
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and 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.
• 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.

Pay

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.