Direct Sales Representative - NW Illinois/NW Indiana

Abbott Laboratories; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a field-based sales professional in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division to educate clients about Abbott products, build strategic accounts, and coordinate with management to drive growth. You will provide training to medical teams and ensure accurate patient information is routed appropriately.

The role requires two plus years in healthcare sales or clinical support, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage inventory and travel up to 50% of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Typically two plus years of sales or clinical support experience in healthcare.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Contact, visit, and educate clients on Abbott products; address questions and concerns.
• Build and execute business plans with management to target and develop new accounts.
• Provide professionals with information and training on product use, including staff education and in-services.
• Ensure all pertinent patient information is completed and forwarded as required.
• Manage inventory within the assigned territory; analyze sales data and prepare reports.
• Attend trade shows to showcase products and discuss developments.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales aptitude

Healthcare knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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.

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 This position is a field-based position based in NW Illinois/NW Indiana in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

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.

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.

The base pay for this position is $43,900.00 – $109,200.00.

Job details

JOB FAMILY: Sales Force

DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION: United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
• Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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