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.
- 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 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®, and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Our location in Southeast Detroit currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Office Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in office settings.
Territory
- The ideal candidate should reside in Southeast Detroit
- This territory covers St. Clair Shores, Southgate, Dearborn, Canton, Ypsilanti, Lavonia, MI, and down into Toledo, OH and the surrounding areas
- Travel will include up to 10%
- This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.
- Company Car provided
Responsibilities
- Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each physician’s office service area for Similac, PediaSure and Pedialyte.
- Calling on Pediatric, OB-GYN and Family Practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.
- New product launches.
- The ability to work effectively with Physicians and Nurses.
- Effective administrative skills.
- Budget management.
- Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
- Desire to be self- motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- The ideal candidate will have a clinical background and strong experience selling into a medical office setting, or strong B2B sales experience
- Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses in Pediatric spaces are strongly encouraged to apply
