Pediatric Nutrition District Sales Manager - Chicago, IL

Abbott • Chicago, IL

3d • $113,300 - $226,700 • Remote

About The Position

The District Sales Manager is responsible for providing tactical and administrative management for the planning, development and controlling of activities to ensure sales and share increases for the district, while effectively utilizing budgeted funds allocated to all territories within the district and upholding and promoting corporate policies and objectives. This role involves developing territory managers' skills, managing human resources, driving the business through resource allocation and budgeting, and participating in special projects like meetings and training sessions.

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.
• Reside in Chicagoland Area.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably 5-10 years of sales leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing territory manager's skills to ensure sales and share growth through training, coaching, and inspiration.
• Working in the field with representatives (average 10 times per Rep annually) and completing associated documentation.
• Performing team/human resources management functions including evaluating performance, providing performance improvement coaching, and writing performance appraisals.
• Conducting recruitment and selection duties such as sourcing, interviewing, and maintaining a diverse candidate pool, participating in job fairs, and maintaining a file of qualified candidates.
• Driving the business through proper resource allocation and budgeting (e.g., gratis and expenses).
• Communicating with the Regional Director regarding issues and opportunities.
• Conducting meetings and training sessions as part of special projects.

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
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Company Car provided (covers car insurance, gas, maintenance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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