Account Manager - Infectious Diseases - East Flanders

Abbott; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

International environment

Training & growth

Employee networks

Job summary

Abbott Infectious Disease division seeks an Account Manager to cover Antwerp, Limburg, and parts of Flemish Brabant and Brussels. The role drives adoption of Abbott diagnostic solutions and builds long-term partnerships with healthcare stakeholders.

This field-based position requires regular travel, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver growth in rapid and molecular diagnostics and maximize patient impact.

Qualifications

• Life Sciences degree required.
• Proven healthcare sales experience.
• Knowledge of hospital environments and medical labs.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to plan strategically and execute operationally.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive market development and build strong customer relationships to achieve sales targets.
• Lead growth of Abbott’s Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics portfolio across Antwerp, Limburg, and parts of Flemish Brabant and Brussels.
• Manage territory end-to-end, optimizing costs and margins.
• Engage healthcare stakeholders to deliver tailored diagnostic solutions.
• Maintain product and market knowledge; represent Abbott at events and congresses.

Skills

Healthcare sales

CRM familiarity

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Dutch language

English language

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott’s Infectious Disease division is dedicated to transforming how infections are detected, managed, and controlled through innovative diagnostic solutions.

We are looking for an Account Manager Infectious Disease to cover Antwerp, Limburg, and parts of Flemish Brabant and Brussels. In this role, you will drive the adoption and growth of Abbott’s diagnostic solutions, working closely with healthcare stakeholders to expand point-of-care (POC) testing and build strong, long-term partnerships.

This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across the region. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating with internal teams to deliver impactful solutions and support business growth.

What You’ll Do

• Drive market development and build strong customer relationships across your territory to achieve and exceed sales targets


• Lead the execution and growth of Abbott’s Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics portfolio across Antwerp, Limburg, and parts of Flemish Brabant and Brussels


• Manage your territory and customer portfolio end-to-end, ensuring sustainable growth while optimizing costs and margins


• Engage diverse healthcare stakeholders (hospitals, laboratories, emergency services, public and private sectors) to deliver tailored solutions


• Maintain deep product and market expertise, representing Abbott at congresses, events, and customer presentations


• Identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity, proactively translating insights into new business opportunities


• Strengthen Abbott’s brand presence by building long-term strategic partnerships and ensuring accurate CRM management and reporting

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Haematology) or equivalent experience


• Proven experience in healthcare sales, ideally within diagnostics, medical devices, or biotechnology


• Strong understanding of hospital environments and medical laboratories


• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets


• Ability to work strategically while also executing operational plans effectively


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills


• Comfort working independently in a field-based role while collaborating within a matrix organization


• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools


• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus


• Willingness to travel frequently within the region

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international work environment focused on innovation and patient impact


• The opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic technologies that improve patient outcomes


• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including training and career growth paths


• A collaborative culture where you can build strong internal and external networks


• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including additional incentives


• The opportunity to participate in Abbott’s employee networks and share programs