Molecular Diagnostics Growth Ambassador

Abbott Laboratories; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Western Cape, South Africa, seeks an Ambassador - Molecular Diagnostics to drive revenue growth, expand partnerships, and strengthen customer relationships across designated markets. You will act as the primary commercial representative, managing distributor partnerships and accelerating sustainable growth.

The role requires a Biomedical Science/Life Sciences background with 5+ years in diagnostics or a related healthcare field, including sales targets and channel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical science, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years in diagnostics or a related healthcare field.
• At least 1–2 years' proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Experience managing distributors and channel partners.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive territory revenue growth and achieve sales, profitability, and market share objectives.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across public and private healthcare sectors.
• Develop and execute territory business plans to support sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with laboratories, clinicians, procurement teams, and key decision makers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers through strategic account management and business reviews.
• Manage distributor partnerships, joint business plans, and performance reviews across designated markets.
• Support tender opportunities, contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial agreements.
• Deliver customer onboarding, product education, and first-line commercial and technical support.
• Drive menu expansion, reagent utilization, and customer retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Applications, Service, Finance, and Logistics to ensure seamless customer support and project execution.

Skills

CRM systems experience

Sales analytics

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical science, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

Commercial or business qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Western Cape, South Africa, seeks an Ambassador - Molecular Diagnostics to drive revenue growth, expand partnerships, and strengthen customer relationships across designated markets. You will act as the primary commercial representative, managing distributor partnerships and accelerating sustainable growth.

The role requires a Biomedical Science/Life Sciences background with 5+ years in diagnostics or a related healthcare field, including sales targets and channel