El Paso, TX

Abbott Laboratories•Scottsdale, AZ

24d•$68,000 - $136,000

About The Position

Abbott Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics – Infectious Disease (ID) is seeking a highly motivated, technically proficient Key Account Manager with strong business acumen and selling skills to oversee and grow our presence in AZ, NM and El Paso, TX. This is more than a sales position, it is a chance to make a real impact in healthcare by delivering cutting edge diagnostic solutions where they matter most. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in clinical diagnostics and a deep understanding of hospital networks, including Laboratory, ED, Clinic, Physician Office Lab and Urgent Care settings. Abbott Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics (RMDx) – Infectious Disease (ID) is seeking a highly motivated, technically proficient Key Account Manager with strong business acumen and selling skills to oversee and grow our presence in AZ/NM/El Paso, TX territory. This is more than a sales position, it is a chance to make a real impact in healthcare by delivering cutting edge diagnostic solutions where they matter most. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in clinical diagnostics and a deep understanding of hospital networks, including Laboratory, ED, Clinic, Physician Office Lab and Urgent Care settings. As a Key Account Manager, you will be instrumental in accelerating growth, expanding market share, and driving revenue across key accounts. You will be at the forefront of innovation, helping healthcare providers make faster, smarter decisions that improve patient outcomes. Leveraging your technical expertise and consultative selling skills, you’ll influence purchasing decisions and deliver tailored diagnostic solutions. You will serve as the primary contact for account management, focused on improving profitability, increasing customer loyalty, and securing contract renewals and new business. You will be responsible for an annual target and goal achievement within the following product lines: ID NOW™ PLATFORM (Influenza, Covid-19, RSV, Strep A), BinaxNOW™ COVID-19/Flu A&B Combo, DETERMINE HIV-1/2™, BinaxNOW™ Streptococcus pneumoniae & Legionella, BinaxNOW® Malaria, Clearview™ hCG, Clearview™ PBP2a SA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5 years proven success in medical sales, ideally within the diagnostics space
Deep understanding of laboratory and point-of-care settings, health system operations, and health economics
Willingness to travel within the assigned territory (4 days/week, up to 35% overnight travel)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, health care, or life science
Experience working with distribution partners
Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze healthcare market data
Demonstrated individual contributor experience including problem solving, complex selling, planning and execution.
Excellent interpersonal skills and documented success in team selling environment with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization
Experience with complex contracting and negotiation
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for healthcare innovation and a track record of exceeding goals, this is a great role for you.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to established customers by providing consistent and insightful guidance tailored to their needs
Build and maintain strong relationships through proactive collaboration and understanding of customer objectives
Conduct regular customer business reviews and proactively resolve issues to enhance satisfaction
Gathers insight from multiple sources to understand stakeholder priorities and challenges
Collaborate with Sales Development Manager ID , Health System Executive, Distribution Field Managers, and Regional Business Analyst to secure early renewals and mitigate competitive threats
You will be the trusted advisor customers turn to, building loyalty through expertise, empathy and results
Develop and execute strategic account plans focused on value expansion and profitability
Identify and implement operational improvements to drive customer success
Use sales metrics and standardized tools to document the sales process and influence purchasing decisions
Build and maintain strong competitive product knowledge
Ownership of sales funnel (SFDC) and account analysis (PowerBI) to ensure clear roadmap for growth and sustainment
Must exhibit strong analytical skills and use of Microsoft Platform for account analysis and internal communication and planning
Responsible for contract negotiation, pricing, proposal, bid preparation, customer service and follow up
Assist in implementation of new customers and develop plan for retention
Optimize reagent utilization and expand product adoption
Forecasts future needs based on market, regulatory, or environmental trends
Plan, coordinate and manage the sales performance of third-party distributor sales force(s) in the assigned territory. Train and develop these sales force(s) to establish and maintain the ability to effectively represent Abbott’s products in the marketplace
Support distribution partners in the sale of products, including training, sales meetings, technical expertise, and marketing support of the Abbott product lines and distributor private branded products
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, Finance, Contract and Pricing to deliver a cohesive customer experience
Provide regular sales reports, forecasts and communication with sales leaders
Participate in standardized weekly communication cadence with manager which includes providing field insights, coaching, strategy and problem solving
Escalate and resolve customer challenges in collaboration with local teams
Protect and grow the existing customer base with annual growth expectations
Complies with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes and task assignments. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on Abbott and is consistent with Abbott’s policies and procedures
Collaboration is essential, you will be part of a high performing team that’s united by purpose and driven by results.

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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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