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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

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’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 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.

The Opportunity

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and Protality® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Greater Houston, TX currently has an opportunity for an Acute Care Sales Representative in our Therapeutic Nutrition division.

The primary role of this position is to execute strategies to drive sales and expand product market share of Ensure®, Glucerna®, Juven® and specialty products brands. Responsible for targeted Hospital accounts also including select Outpatient clinics such as Oncology, Wound and Bariatric accounts. Key stakeholders such as: Nutrition Services, Nursing, Quality, Materials Management, Physicians, and nutrition-related task forces and committees. Responsible for providing current and comprehensive clinical knowledge of Abbott products, and effectively communicating the clinical and economic benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of acute care accounts

• Executing strategic sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals.

• Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the strategic account plan

• Prioritizing the utilization of resources to drive return on investment

• Utilizing Abbott Nutrition promotional materials and clinical studies to effectively communicate the clinical and scientific benefits of Abbott Nutrition products to targeted healthcare professionals

• Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities

Key Competencies:

• Persuasiveness

• Persistence

• Strong initiative

• Results-Oriented / Will to win

• Strategic planning and execution

• Ability to Identify and prioritize call points

• Adaptability and coachability

• Sales and learning agility

• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Clinical/Healthcare experience preferred (RD/RN)

• Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Practitioners in Hospital setting/environment

• Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape

• Strategic Account Planning experience

• Excellent oral communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills

Territory

• The ideal candidate would be based out of the Greater Houston area. Ideally Central to North Houston. Cities include Katy, Willowbrook, The Woodlands, Spring, Kingwood, Baytown, Beaumont

• Customer Base: Total Hospital - Physicians, Dietitians, Clinical Nutrition Managers, Nurse Mgrs., Director of Quality, Transitions of Care (75%), Bariatrics (10%), Oncology (15%)

• 5-10% overnight travel for Regional/National meetings

• No relocation provided, local candidates only

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow 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.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com