Senior Sales Ambassador - Core Lab - Chicago, IL

Abbott Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Senior Sales Ambassador for the Chicago territory to drive growth in clinical diagnostics. Applicants should have at least 3 years of sales experience and a strong understanding of laboratory environments.

The ambassador will enhance customer relationships, manage accounts, and provide technical support necessary for operational success. A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required. The role includes company benefits such as free medical coverage and a comprehensive retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sales or clinical laboratory operations.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Medical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to established customers.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans.
• Perform assay integrations and address laboratory technical needs.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to deliver cohesive customer experiences.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales expertise

Technical support

Account management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

**Senior Sales Ambassador – Core Lab – Chicago, IL****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.* 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** We are looking for a highly driven and technically proficient **Senior Sales Ambassador** to join our Core Lab Diagnostics team managing **Chicago, IL Territory**. As a **Senior Sales Ambassador**, you will accelerate growth and expand market share across key accounts. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in clinical diagnostics and a deep understanding of laboratory and hospital environments. The **Senior Sales Ambassador** will play a critical role in driving revenue by leveraging their technical expertise to influence purchasing decisions and deliver tailored diagnostic solutions. This role operates as the primary account management contact, aiming to improve economic profitability, increase customer loyalty, and retain business through contract renewal and closing new solutions. **What You’ll Work On:*** Customer Relationship & Retention: Serve as a trusted advisor to established customers, fostering loyalty and achieving retention targets. Enhance customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution and regular business reviews.* Collaborate with Enterprise Account Managers to secure early renewals and mitigate competitive threats.* Account Management & Growth: Develop and execute strategic account plans focused on value expansion and profitability.* Identify and implement operational and service improvements to drive customer success. Influence purchasing decisions and optimize reagent utilization.* Technical & Operational Support: Perform assay integrations and address laboratory technical needs.* Support new account implementations, including ordering, installation, and validation. Coordinate order, delivery, and billing processes to ensure operational efficiency.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Technical Service, and Finance to deliver cohesive customer experiences. Escalate and resolve customer challenges in collaboration with the service organization.* Contribute to quality effectiveness through accurate documentation of complaints and resolutions. **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s degree with equivalent experience.* Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sales or clinical laboratory operations.* Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Medical Technology and/or healthcare-related Field.* Experience with a proven track record in sales, field service, or within a technical call center.* Financial Acumen – good understanding and analysis of financial data in the healthcare market* Deep understanding of laboratory instrumentation, workflows, and regulatory requirements. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.**The base pay for this position is**$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Família de CargoSales ForceDivisãoCRLB Core LabLocalidadeUnited States of America : RemoteLocalidades AdicionaisTurno de TrabalhoStandardViagemYes, 50 % of the TimeVigilância médicaNoAtividades de trabalho significativasContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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