Pediatric Nutrition District Sales Manager - Chicago, IL

Abbott • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Abbott's 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years sales leadership experience.
• Hospital sales experience.
• Understanding of geography and business landscape.
• Master ability in technical products sales, conduct, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to adapt personal style to meet the needs of others.
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Demonstrated strength in training.
• Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, decision making, teamwork, initiative, driving the business.
• Ability to understand and implement field sales directives and management policies.
• District Budget including managing financial and marketing resources.
• Accountability for district staff of Sales Representatives
• Ability to travel; mandatory for all sales meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably 5-10 years of sales leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing territory manager's skills to ensure sales and share growth, may be done through training, coaching, inspiring, etc.
• Working in the field (avg. 10 times per Rep) annually and completing the associated documentation needed to support the visit (TM Evaluation, follow letter, etc.)
• Team/human resources management functions (such as evaluating performance, providing performance improvement coaching, writing performance appraisals, etc.)
• Performing recruitment and selection duties such as sourcing, interviewing and maintaining a diverse candidate pool, participating in job fairs, maintaining a file of qualified candidates in the event of turnover.
• Driving the business through proper resource allocation and budgeting (such as gratis and expenses); communicating with Regional Director regarding issues and opportunities.
• Conducting meetings, training sessions, etc.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit
• Company Car provided (covers car insurance, gas, maintenance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level