Pediatric Sales Representative - Springfield/Peoria, IL

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Pediatric Sales Specialist for Springfield/Peoria, IL. Focus on promoting Similac and PediaSure in hospital and office settings, with a territory spanning Springfield and Peoria. Local candidates only; company car provided.

Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years in healthcare sales and clinical experience. Expect 15% travel and a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement across physicians, nurses, and dietitians.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses).
• Proven stability and success in sales.
• Knowledge of hospital departments and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support territory sales goals in hospital and office service areas for Similac and PediaSure.
• Negotiate hospital contracts and terms.
• Demonstrate product knowledge, clinical studies, and guidelines in selling environments.
• Lead new product launches.
• Understand hospital hierarchy: NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries, Nursing units.
• Collaborate with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.
• Maintain essential administrative skills and budget awareness.
• Work independently with initiative and motivation.

Skills

Healthcare sales experience

Clinical experience

Hospital settings knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Pediatric Sales Representative - Springfield/Peoria, ILApply: United States - Illinois - Peoria: United States - Illinois - Springfield: Full time: Posted Today: 31165792Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****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, and Glucerna – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.Our location in **Springfield/Peoria, IL** currently has an opportunity for a **Pediatric Sales Specialist.** This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in **hospital and office settings**. **Responsibilities*** Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac and PediaSure.* Hospital negotiations and contracting.* Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.* New product launches.* An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.* Effective administrative skills.* Budget management.* Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.* Desire to be self- motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.**Territory*** The ideal candidate should reside in Springfield or Peoria, IL* This territory includes Springfield and Peoria, IL* **This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.*** Company Car provided (covers gas, car insurance, maintenance, etc.)**Education and Experience*** Bachelor's degree required.* The ideal candidate will be individuals with 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses).* Stability and proven success in sales* Subject matter expert and high business acumen* Knowledge of hospital settings, specifically within pediatrics a plus.**Apply Now****Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.**The base pay for this position is**$61,300.00 – $122,700.00In 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:**Yes, 15 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**No## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf