Pediatric Hospital Sales Specialist - Northeastern Ohio

Pediatric Hospital Sales Specialist

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, and Glucerna to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Northeastern Ohio currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Hospital Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutritional products in hospital settings.

Territory covers greater Akron, Canton, Cleveland. Routine travel is 1-3 hours locally to cover territory and surrounding area. 5-10% travel for Regional/National meetings. Must live in territory. Relocation is not available for this role. Local candidates only, please.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting territory sales goals in major hospital systems for Similac, Neosure, and Human Milk Fortifier HPCL.
• Hospital negotiations and contracting, experience working with hospital supply chain.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.
• New product launches.
• An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.
• Effective administrative skills, organizing your time.
• Budget management.
• Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
• Desire to be self-motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.
• Hosting evening educational opportunities for Healthcare Professionals (1-2 Nights per quarter).
• Customer Base: NICU, Pharmacy, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries, Nursing units, Neonatologist, Dietitians, Nutrition, RN, & Supply Chain.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• The ideal candidate will be a NICU Registered Dietitian/NICU Registered Nurse or possess strong hospital medical sales experience.
• Candidates with a strong clinical/medical sales experience in a hospital setting, working with Supply Chain and Health Care Professionals is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. to assist with stocking and the movement of pediatric products.

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