Screening Sales Representative, Valparaiso, IN

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Screening Sales Representative in Valparaiso, IN, to drive colorectal cancer screening adoption through strategic account management and partner with healthcare providers to expand Cologuard and other diagnostic solutions.

The role requires building trusted relationships, identifying needs, and delivering value-based diagnostic solutions across healthcare settings, with frequent travel across the territory and completion of credentialing requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Two years of sales or account management experience OR one year of sales plus one year of healthcare experience OR active-duty military service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to increase awareness and adoption of Cologuard and achieve sales objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, healthcare administrators, and stakeholders to deliver value-based diagnostic solutions.
• Analyze local healthcare markets, customer data, and insights to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales Ops, and Area Managers to implement customer-specific strategies.
• Accurately document customer interactions and sales activities in CRM while upholding ethics and compliance.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Account management

CRM proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.
• 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 recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Valparaiso, IN territory within the Cancer Diagnostics business. . Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

As a Screening Sales Respresentative , you'll play a frontline role in advancing colorectal cancer screening by partnering with healthcare providers to increase adoption of Cologuard® and other diagnostic solutions. You'll build trusted customer relationships, identify opportunities to improve patient care, and drive business growth through strategic account management, clinical education, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Work On

• Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to increase awareness, adoption, and utilization of Cologuard while achieving sales objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, healthcare administrators, and other key stakeholders by identifying unmet needs and delivering value-based diagnostic solutions.
• Analyze local healthcare markets, customer data, and account insights to identify opportunities that improve patient outcomes and enhance the system of care.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Screening Advocates, Sales Operations, and Area Managers to implement customer-specific business strategies and maximize account success.
• Accurately document customer interactions, sales activities, market intelligence, and pipeline development within CRM while maintaining the highest ethical, quality, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Life Sciences, or a related field or four (4) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Two (2) years of sales, inside sales, or account management experience OR one (1) year of sales experience plus one (1) year of healthcare-related experience OR completion of active-duty military service as a Junior Officer or above.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence customers.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to meet healthcare facility credentialing requirements, including vaccination or other site-specific requirements where applicable.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sales experience.
• Experience calling on primary care physicians or other healthcare provider customers.
• Demonstrated success in commissioned sales and territory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
• Experience using data and business intelligence tools to guide account planning and sales strategy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consultative selling skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Abbott is an Equal Op