Direct Sales Representative, CRM-Bryan/College Station, TX

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save program

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a dynamic Medical Device Sales Representative for the Cardiac Rhythm Management division in Bryan/College Station, TX. You will promote Abbott medical devices to physicians, laboratories, distributors, and hospitals within an assigned territory, driving growth of our product lines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of sales or clinical support experience in healthcare, strong communication, and the ability to build relationships with clinicians and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent.
• Typically two plus years of sales or clinical support experience in healthcare.
• Aptitude to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with customers and physicians.
• Knowledge of medical device industry policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contact, visit, and educate clients on Abbott products.
• Build and execute business plans to identify, target, and develop new accounts.
• Provide medical professionals with information and training on product use.
• Ensure patient information is correctly forwarded when required.
• Manage inventory within the assigned territory.
• Attend trade shows and conferences to showcase products.
• Prepare analyses and stay current on developments in the field.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales aptitude

Analytical thinking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
• A 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

This position is a field-based position based in Bryan/College Station, TX in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

What You'll Work On

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Medical Device Sales Representative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling Abbott medical devices to physicians, medical laboratories, distributors, and hospitals within an assigned territory. Your efforts will contribute to the growth and success of our product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact, visit, and educate clients and potential clients on the Company's products, addressing any questions and concerns.
• Build and execute business plans in partnership with management to identify, target, and develop new accounts.
• Provide medical professionals with information and training on the use of Company products, including staff education, in-services, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ensure all pertinent patient information is completed and forwarded to patient tracing when required.
• Manage physical inventory within the assigned territory.
• Collect and study information about new and existing products, monitoring competitor sales, prices, and products.
• Analyze sales statistics, prepare reports, and perform required administrative sales duties, such as filing expense account reports, scheduling appointments, and making travel plans.
• Attend trade shows and conferences to showcase new products and technologies, meet other sales representatives and clients, and discuss new product developments.
• Prepare special analyses as required.
• Stay current on developments in relevant fields of expertise.
• Resolve and/or facilitate the resolution of problems, including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent.
• Typically two plus years of sales or clinical support experience with proven experience influencing customers in a healthcare-related setting.
• Aptitude to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• Ability to work with and direct others effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with medical device industry policies, operations, and procedures.
• Documented record and/or aptitude for delivering sales/marketing information to influence customer decision-making.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with customers, physicians, hospital administrators, government agencies, medical groups, and other sales representatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, sales, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and relevant applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Abbott cardiac products.

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 $83,300.00 - $166,600.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Sales Force

DIVISION: CRM Card