Diabetes Sales Specialist - San Diego, CA

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Overview The Diabetes Sales Specialist is responsible for serving as a sales representative for Abbott Diabetes Care to drive awareness and adoption of the FreeStyle Libre brand among health care providers. Meet or exceed sales quotas/objectives for FreeStyle Libre portfolio with new and existing Abbott customers. Collaborate with various channel partners within HCP, Managed Care, Retail and Point of Care organizations. Establish strong relationships with a broad base of internal and external health care constituents (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, CDEs, etc.). Act with a sense of purpose and urgency, engaging in a friendly, respectful manner, focusing on the needs and interests of others, while motivating change. Responsibilities Deliver sales results per assigned goals by influencing prescribing behavior of Endocrinologists and Primary Care Physicians. Position products and services using appropriate resources using confident, convincing logic. Develop and implement plans (e.g., territory, account and call) that include goals, action plans, time frames and resources. Tailor sales approach to meet customer needs by utilizing appropriate resources. Act with a sense of purpose and urgency, engaging in a friendly, respectful manner. Focus on the needs and interests of others, while motivating change. Convey information clearly and concisely. Respond to others and listen carefully to understand the message. Regularly track and report progress against plan, redirect efforts as necessary. Document daily, weekly and monthly activities utilizing call reporting / tracking system. Maintain accountability for all samples in accordance with Division guidelines. Work within quality guidelines established for compliance. Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 3 years previous sales experience with a successful sales track record. Excellent communication skills, high energy, integrity and ambition to succeed. Preferred Qualifications Sales experience in the healthcare industry. B2B sales experience. What We Offer A fast‑paced work environment where your safety is our priority. Production areas that are clean, well‑lit and temperature‑controlled. Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance. Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans. Health care and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs. Paid time off. 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match. The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott Laboratories