Adult Nutrition Outpatient Sales Representative - Nashville, TN

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job description

About Abbott 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 them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 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’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save]( student debt program and [FreeU]( education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• 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 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 Ensure®, Glucerna® and Juven®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. Our location in Nashville, TN currently has an opportunity for an Acute Care Sales Representative in our Therapeutic Nutrition division. The primary role of this position is to execute strategies to drive sales and expand product market share of Ensure®, Glucerna®, Juven® and specialty products brands. Responsible for targeted Hospital accounts also including select Outpatient clinics such as Oncology, Wound and Bariatric accounts. Key stakeholders such as: Nutrition Services, Nursing, Quality, Materials Management, Physicians, and nutrition-related task forces and committees. Responsible for providing current and comprehensive clinical knowledge of Abbott products and effectively communicating the clinical and economic benefits. What You’ll Work On

• Full ownership of acute care accounts, wound clinics, and podiatry offices
• Executing strategic sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals.
• Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the strategic account plan
• Prioritizing the utilization of resources to drive return on investment
• Utilizing Abbott Nutrition promotional materials and clinical studies to effectively communicate the clinical and scientific benefits of Abbott Nutrition products to targeted healthcare professionals
• Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2-3+ years of sales or relevant clinical experience
• Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Professionals in Hospital setting/environment
• Clinical/Healthcare experience (RN/RD)
• Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills

Miscellaneous:

• The ideal candidate will live in Nashville, TN
• Includes Memphis, TN, Birmingham, AL or Montgomery, AL
• 15-20% overnight travel for Regional/National meetings and trainings
• This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.

[Apply Now]( Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: [ Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at [ on Facebook at [ and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Job family Sales Force Divisione ANPD Nutrition Products Sede di lavoro United States of America : Remote Sedi di lavoro ulteriori Turni Standard Viaggiare Yes, 20 % of the Time Controllo medico Not Applicable Attività lavorative significative Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: [ English.pdf]( English.pdf) EEO is the Law link - Espanol: [ Spanish.pdf]( Spanish.pdf)