Field Service Engineer (Transfusion Service Ambassador) (Norcross, GA)

Abbott

1d • $32 - $64 • Remote

About The Position

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer (Transfusion Service Ambassador) 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 student debt program and FreeU 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 This position is a remote position Qualified candidates must currently live in the Norcross, GA area Travel up towards 50% What You’ll Work On Be the representative of Abbott and the Abbott Diagnostics Division (ADD) brand to the customer. The Ambassador operates as primary account management contact with customer account; with a focus to improve economic profitability, increase customer loyalty, secure retention, and drive value expansion. Act as trusted partner to existing customers. Build promoters and achieve targeted retention rate. Manage and drive development of accounts according to strategic account plan (value expansion; economic profitability). Deliver first line support and technical troubleshooting & elevate Level 2+ issues to service specialist to minimize overall cost to serve. Coordinate order; delivery; and billing. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required
• Two to four years’ experience relevant experience with instrumentation utilized in a laboratory environment, or directly in laboratory environment, field service, technical call center, for Abbott Diagnostics products
• Experience providing technical product application and/or hardware support
• Experience interfacing with customers
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Trouble shooting/problem solving skills
• Computer skills (word, excel, power point, internet savvy)
• Shows ability to prioritize independently
• Negotiation skills
• Demonstrate sales skills
• Commitment to customers
• Service-minded

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Bio Medical / Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical / Medical Technology or Commercial is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the representative of Abbott and the Abbott Diagnostics Division (ADD) brand to the customer.
• The Ambassador operates as primary account management contact with customer account; with a focus to improve economic profitability, increase customer loyalty, secure retention, and drive value expansion.
• Act as trusted partner to existing customers.
• Build promoters and achieve targeted retention rate.
• Manage and drive development of accounts according to strategic account plan (value expansion; economic profitability).
• Deliver first line support and technical troubleshooting & elevate Level 2+ issues to service specialist to minimize overall cost to serve.
• Coordinate order; delivery; and billing.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Ensure instrument analytical turnaround time (uptime/repair/maintenance)
• Conduct customer business review (KPI reviews)
• Manage customer relationship and thoroughly plan; prepare and follow up customer visits (pre-call plan; post-call notes)
• Identify customer training requirements
• Coach customers and share knowledge (education)
• Identify and resolve customer pain points (troubleshooting)
• Replenish and control inventory
• Build image and brand in eyes of customer “Sell” or reinforce Abbott’s total solution value offering
• Collect and transmit VOC (Voice of Customer)
• Assay availability and performance
• Instrument installation & commissioning
• First line level service/fixes
• TSBs – hardware & software upgrades
• Proactive monitoring and communication via Abbott Link
• Escalation & support
• Customer inventory
• CMS Next tickets (opening & closing)
• Aforce use and maintenance (CRM)
• Paris (reports)

Benefits

• 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 student debt program and FreeU 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees