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 ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Our location in Roanoke, VA currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospital and office settings.
Territory
- The ideal candidate will be based out of Roanoke, VA
- This territory includes Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, VA; Beckley, WV; and Mt. Airy NC markets
- A minimum of 4 overnights per month required to effectively cover this geography.
- Additional 5-10% travel for Regional / National meetings annually.
- This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.
Responsibilities
- Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac and PediaSure.
- Hospital negotiations and contracting.
- 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.
- An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units.
The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, 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 be individuals with 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses).
- Will also consider candidates with only one of those backgrounds listed above.
- Knowledge of hospital sales, specifically within pediatrics a plus.
22 hours ago