District Sales Manager, Pediatric Nutrition - St. Louis, MO

Abbott; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 111,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a District Sales Manager in the Pediatric Nutrition team, where you will lead strategic sales initiatives for renowned brands. This role focuses on developing team skills, managing performance, and driving sales growth in a territory that includes Missouri and parts of Illinois and Kentucky. With a commitment to employee development and diversity, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the health and wellness of families. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to life-changing nutrition solutions.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 3 years sales leadership experience.
• Strong management skills and hospital sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop territory manager's skills for sales growth through training and coaching.
• Manage team performance and recruitment for a diverse candidate pool.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Hospital Sales Experience

Team Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

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’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 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 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

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and Juven – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The District Sales Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and tactical / administrative management for the planning, development and controlling of activities to ensure sales and share increases for the district. This role will be part of our Pediatric Nutrition team and work with our Similac and PediaSure brands in pediatric hospital and office settings.

Territory

• The ideal candidate should be based out of the greater St. Louis area.
• This territory will include coverage of Missouri, Central and Southern Illinois, and Western Kentucky.
• 30% overnight travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Developing territory manager's skills to ensure sales and share growth, may be done through training, coaching, inspiring, etc. Working in the field (avg. 10 times per Rep) annually and completing the associated documentation needed to support the visit (TM Evaluation, follow letter, etc.)
• Team/ human resources management functions (such as evaluating performance, providing performance improvement coaching, writing performance appraisals, etc.). Performing recruitment and selection duties such as sourcing, interviewing and maintaining a diverse candidate pool, participating in job fairs, maintaining a file of qualified candidates in the event of turnover.
• Administrative - Driving the business through proper resource allocation and budgeting (such as gratis and expenses); communicating with Regional Director regarding issues and opportunities.
• Special Projects such as - Conducting meetings, training sessions, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years sales leadership experience. Preferably 5-10 years.
• Hospital sales experience.
• Management experience, building and coaching a team.
• Understanding of geography and business landscape.
• Master ability in technical products sales, conduct, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to adapt personal style to meet the needs of others.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrated strength in training.
• Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, decision making, teamwork, initiative, driving the business.
• Ability to understand and implement field sales directives and management policies.

Accountability / Scope/Budget:

• District Budget including managing financial and marketing resources.
• Accountability for district staff of Sales Representatives.
• Ability to travel; mandatory for all sales meetings.

Apply Now

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 $111,300.00 – $222,700.00.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

DIVISION:

ANPD Nutrition Products

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

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), 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. 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