• Job Description

  Req#: 31132876
  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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
  JOB DESCRIPTION:
  Sales Representative
  Working at Abbott
  At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  The Opportunity
  The Sales Representative, Point of Care Testing (POCT) is part of Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Toxicology US products team and will work remotely. They will be responsible for managing growth of new and existing Toxicology POCT customer accounts with the goal of driving new incremental growth specific for customers in government and law enforcement space
  What You’ll Focus On
  • Responsible for securing sales to achieve a sales quota for overall territory.

  • Handle outbound and inbound customer correspondence for prospects and existing customers via video, telephone, direct meetings and email, while maintaining relationships, providing superior service, and supplying continuing information and support regarding Toxicology POCT products.

  • Focus on outbound cold calling and targeted marketing campaigns to gain new customer business.

  • Prepare and send quotes and product information.

  • Coordinate new account sales activities with account managers and customer services teams while developing key contact relationships in targeted accounts.

  • Lead current account product expansion purchasing, product substitutions as needed, value-based pricing for customer base.

  • Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements, identify new products and defend competitive threats.

  • Understand legislation that impacts the market to identify strategies.

  • Attend trade shows and customer meetings as needed.

  • Support resellers through product expertise, marketing materials, and engaging their management and sales teams to drive growth.

  • Engage in entering, reporting, and reviewing relevant information in Salesforce.com and PowerBI for ongoing customer retention and growth.
  Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business or Scientific field.

  • 3+ years sales experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Travel approximately 30-40%.

  • Experience growing new business through existing accounts and acquiring new accounts.

  • Needs to be a self-starter able to grasp knowledge through mentorship and shadowing.

  • Must be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks efficiently and handle difficult situations in professional manner.

  • Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills, computer skills with MS Office applications, including Power Point and Excel.

  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software.
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Diagnostics testing/Toxicology/Occupational Health/Medical Device Sales.

  • Experience with government customers, drug treatment courts, correctional facilities, child protection agencies, and schools.

  • Experience in lab screen and confirmation sales.

  • Proven track record in Sales.
  Apply Now
  Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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.
  Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
  The base pay for this position is
  $66,700.00 – $133,300.00
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Sales Force
  DIVISION:
  TOX ARDx Toxicology
  LOCATION:
  United States of America : Remote
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  Yes, 25 % of the Time
  MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
  Not Applicable
  SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
  Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Work with infectious organisms or known infectious materials
  Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
  EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
  EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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