Pediatric Sales Specialist - Cape Girardeau, MO

Abbott • Cape Girardeau, MO

15h • Remote

About The Position

Abbott’s nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. The Pediatric Sales Specialist promotes, manages, and grows Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospitals and office settings across a territory. The role supports sales of products including Similac and PediaSure, builds relationships with healthcare professionals, and contributes to territory goals. The position is remote and intended for local candidates living in or around Cape Girardeau, Missouri, or Marion or Carbondale, Illinois. Travel may include up to two hours within the territory depending on location, one or two overnight trips per month, and travel for district or regional meetings and training. Relocation support is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of sales experience for the ideal candidate.
• Ability to travel within the territory and to district or regional meetings and training; travel may include one or two overnight trips per month.
• Local candidates only; no relocation support is available.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare sales experience.
• Pediatric experience as a healthcare professional, such as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse.
• Technical knowledge of nutrition products and related clinical studies, protocols, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac and PediaSure.
• Conduct hospital negotiations and contracting.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of products, clinical studies, protocols, and guidelines, and deliver relevant information in a selling environment.
• Support new product launches.
• Understand the hierarchy of hospital departments, including NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries, and Nursing units.
• Work effectively with dietitians, physicians, and nurses.
• Perform administrative duties and manage budgets.
• Work independently with initiative, autonomy, and motivation to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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