Territory Manager III
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.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program and 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.
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
The Opportunity
As a member of the regional sales team, the Territory Manager III will be responsible leading the strategy within an assigned territory to accomplish planned objectives as to sales volume, market penetration, and profitability while ensuring alignment and collaboration across the team and with sales leadership. The incumbent will work in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment under general direction with clinical and sales teammates to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities by creating competency, comfort, and expertise with Abbott therapies among physicians, support staff and customers. The incumbent will perform work that involves a high degree of independence and will exercise sound judgment in planning, organizing, and performing work while continually seeking to improve territory efficiency.
What You'll Work On
Identifies strategies to increase referrals of Abbott therapies and overcome barriers that are restricting the national growth and adoption of the therapiesIntegrates into accounts, builds trust, and establishes strong rapport with with new and existing customers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and industry leadersGenerate additional sales revenue in assigned region by running initiatives targeted at increasing referrals of eligible patientsExercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objective of work assignmentsTrains and mentors new Territory ManagersCollects and studies information about new and existing products and monitors competitor sales, prices and productsEnsures prompt follow-up of sales leads, investigation of complaints, and timely completion and filing of standard reportsFosters high trust relationships with colleagues including the regional teams and area leadershipConducts evaluations and develops sales strategies for capital equipment opportunities within accountsCoordinates implanting schedules of aligned Territory Managers and Clinical SpecialistsInterfaces and interacts with patients up to 50% of the timeDemonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively managing consigned inventory used in the territoryAnalyzes sales statistics, prepares reports, and performs required administrative sales duties such as filing expense account reports, scheduling appointments, and making travel plansExercises authority to make sales commitments for assigned efforts and is accountable for resultsAttends trade shows where new products and technologies are showcased; meet other sales representatives and clients to discuss new product developmentsComplies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignmentsMaintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendorsPerforms other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assignedRequired Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field - an equivalent combination of education and work experience
8 or more years of sales experience in medical devices
4 or more years of work experience in Neuromodulation
Ability and willingness to travel within assigned area on a regular basis (% of travel varies by area)
Capable and willing to work an unpredictable schedule that may change on short notice
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels and to large groups within and outside the organization
Capable of managing multiple projects and accustomed to tight deadlines
Prefer bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or related field
Prefer candidates with demonstrated leadership capabilities