Sales Executive

Abbott; Buraydah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics’ Infectious Disease division seeks a Sales Executive to promote the full ID portfolio in the Al-Qassim territory. You will lead field activities, present products, and build strong partnerships with hospitals, labs, and clinics to drive adoption of point-of-care solutions.

The role requires a Life Sciences degree, strong English, and at least 2 years in healthcare sales, preferably in diagnostics/POC.

Qualifications

• University degree in Life Sciences, Pharma, or Biomedical engineering.
• Strong English language skills (written & verbal); other languages advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare sales, preferably diagnostics/POC.

Responsibilities

• Promote the full range of Abbott ID portfolio across the territory.
• Carry out sales calls and field activities to target high-potential areas.
• Implement Go to Market strategies aligned with regional/global objectives for the country.
• Build and maintain partnerships with target accounts via consultative selling to key opinion leaders.
• Provide forecasts, reports, and action plans; re-evaluate performance regularly against forecast.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Multitasking

Education

Life Sciences / Pharma / Biomedical eng

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re 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 will have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.


• 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

This position works out of our Al-Qassim location. Field site. in the Rapid Diagnostic Infectious Disease Division

Divisional Information

Rapid diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Job Purpose and Scope

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics’ Infectious Disease goal is to lead in market development and adoption of point of care diagnostics (POC) in our core markets of Infectious Diseases. The move from laboratory-based tests and the associated material and information flows to diagnostics delivered at the point of care requires deep change for many customers. The Sales Executive is responsible for promoting the full range of ID portfolio for their designated territory of responsibility to leverage cross-franchise synergies and to facilitate new Covid-related product launches.

Core Job Responsibilities

The Sales Executive has full responsibility for achieving the assigned sales quota. Primary responsibilities include :

• Manage and drive the development of their territory through the promotion of new and existing products, with all relevant marketing activities such as product presentations and competitor blunting information.


• Carry out sales calls, targeting high sales areas for maximum efficiency.


• Implementation of the Go to Market strategy aligned with the regional and global approach appropriately to the country’s specific objectives


• Build, maintain and expand strong partnerships with target accounts via consultative selling approach to KOLs


• Appraise current and planned customer needs and advise on the application of company products and services to customer requirements.


• Cooperate closely with distributor sales teams to develop and execute effective local sales strategies by customer segment.


• Support distribution partners in the sale of products, including training, sales meetings, technical expertise and marketing support.


• Provide forecasts, business reports and action plans as required on a timely basis, re-evaluating on a regular basis performance against forecast and budget.


• Accurate and reliable demand planning and forecasting based on customer/distributor commitments.


• Collect and maintain up-to-date market intelligence (competition, prices, tenders) and customer-related feedback.


• Represent Abbott in a professional manner that aligns with company image, ensuring activities stay in line with legal and ethical standards.

Knowledge / Education Required

• University Degree in Life Sciences / Pharma / Biomedical engineering or related field


• Strong command of English language (written & verbal). Additional languages are advantageous.

Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in healthcare sales, preferably in the diagnostics/POC field


• Familiarity of the healthcare industry and private healthcare providers for the given territory


• Relation with the key customers in the field is a plus.

Minimum Skills Required

• Solid Excel and PowerPoint skills


• Experience with CRM systems preferred.


• Ability to multitask and set priorities effectively.

Personal Characteristics

• Aggressive appetite for success, willing to take on stretch targets


• Good communication and presentation skills


• Positive attitude, team player with a high level of initiative, energy and enthusiasm


• Driven by objectives, solutions and adhering to deadlines


• Accountability and ownership attitude


• Ability to travel to remote cities.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.