Ambassador

Abbott Laboratories; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader focused on diagnostic innovations across multiple segments. We seek an Ambassador – Molecular Diagnostics to grow our business in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, building customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving revenue in public and private healthcare.

The role requires 5+ years in diagnostics or related fields, with 1–2 years of proven sales achievement, distributor management experience, and willingness to travel extensively within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in diagnostics, medical devices, laboratory medicine, or related healthcare field.
• At least 1–2 years proven track record of achieving commercial and sales targets.
• Experience in distributor management and business development.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and achieve territory targets across Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
• Develop new business with public and private healthcare sectors.
• Manage key customer relationships and strategic accounts.
• Support tenders, contract negotiations, and renewals.
• Deliver product education and customer support.
• Partner with distributors and internal teams to ensure business success.
• Drive menu expansion and customer retention initiatives.

Skills

Life Sciences

Biomedical Science

Medical Technology

Sales Target Achievement

Negotiation

Distributor Management

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

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.

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 will 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 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.

In Abbott's Molecular Diagnostics Division

We are advancing diagnostic innovation by delivering cutting-edge molecular solutions that help healthcare professionals detect diseases earlier and improve patient outcomes.

The Opportunity

Ambassador – Molecular Diagnostics
Limpopo/Mpumalanga, South Africa ( must be based in Either )

We are looking for a commercially driven sales professional to grow Abbott's Molecular Diagnostics business across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will build strong customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth while partnering with healthcare professionals and laboratories.

What You'll Work On

• Drive sales growth and achieve territory targets.
• Develop new business across public and private healthcare sectors.
• Manage key customer relationships and strategic accounts.
• Support tenders, contract negotiations, and renewals.
• Deliver product education and customer support.
• Partner with distributors and internal teams to ensure business success.
• Drive menu expansion and customer retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in diagnostics, medical devices, laboratory medicine, or a related healthcare industry.
• At least 1-2 years' proven track record of achieving commercial and sales targets.
• Experience in distributor management and business development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.