Ambassador

abbott; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in South Africa is seeking an Ambassador for Molecular Diagnostics to grow the business across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. You will build relationships with laboratories and healthcare providers, drive revenue, and educate customers on Abbott's molecular diagnostic solutions.

The role requires strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, plus experience with distributors and business development. Travel and a valid driver's license are required to cover the territory.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in distributor management and business development.
• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Distributors management

Business development

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Medical Technology, or related field

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 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.

Ready to make an impact in healthcare while building a rewarding commercial career? Apply today and join Abbott's mission to help people live healthier lives.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY

Sales Force

DIVISION

AMD Molecular

LOCATION

South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Not Applicable