Sales Representative/ PR Central-East

Abbott•San Juan, PR

5d•$45,000 - $89,800

About The Position

Sales Representative for Abbott Nutrition Division, located in Puerto Rico. The territory will be PR/ Central- East. About Abbott 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. 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 will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days. 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 based in the Central-East region of Puerto Rico within our Nutrition (ANI) Division. Our 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. The Sales Representative is responsible to contribute to the long-term growth of Abbott Nutrition products in territory by increasing awareness among Health Care Professionals on the important role of nutrition in improving quality of life. Gain new business and grow existing business through a multichannel, customer engagement strategy that builds HCP confidence in and loyalty to Abbott brand products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing or Science.
Strong understanding of the healthcare environment.
Fully Bilingual (English writing & speaking).
0-3 years of successful sales experience and/or product promotion to HCP’s.
Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word), intermediate.
Successful history of setting and meeting high performance standards, independently establishing and following work plans.
Experience in translating plans into actions and carry out those actions.
Experience in utilizing selling skills, high level negotiating skills and leadership competencies.
Ability to work under pressure.
Energy, flexibility, decisiveness.
Digital Knowledge & Application, Microsoft Office.
Experience in multichannel customer engagement activities (digital, remote/virtual, and face-to-face), to influence HCPs recommendations.
Consultative Selling.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business administration, Marketing or Science.
Nutritionist or Clinical dietitian with experience in clinical practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively deliver a consultative sales call from the perspective of the HCP (and their patients) to expand HCP’s knowledge of nutritional interventions and the measurable benefits of Abbott brand products, anticipate and manage objections, and gain clear commitment to recommending Abbott products and other brand-building activities.
Measure progress against customer and account objectives, per the account plan, and take action to ensure targets and KPIs are met (monthly, quarterly, annually) as assigned by the Sales Manager.
Act in alignment with compliance and regulatory expectations.
Maintain deep, current knowledge about medical and nutritional science, the evolving healthcare landscape, and emerging digital trends to support selling and educating a broad and deep network of HCPs about Abbott products.
Define and deliver ‘Unique Value Proposition’ from the HCP’s perspective (including but not limited to the positioning of Abbott brand products) by continuously uncovering the needs and priorities of individual HCPs using multichannel touchpoints and engagement activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, SFE, CRM, etc..) to support patient education regarding nutrition and Abbott brands, to influence customer and patient choice of nutrition products, and deliver a consistent, end-to-end customer engagement experience.

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment)
Savings Plan (401K) with company match
Life insurance for you and your spouse/children
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation
Sick
Personal Days
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.