Direct Sales Rep

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.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><div><div><p><b>Working at Abbott</b></p><p>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:</p><ul><li>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</li><li>Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.</li><li>An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, the <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freedom 2 Save</a> student debt program and <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FreeU</a> education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity </b></p><p>In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Work On</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced high caliber Sales <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Representative/Territory</span> Manager, EP. The Sales Rep calls on physicians and hospitals to sell a variety of Abbott's medical devices in an assigned territory. May conduct marketing surveys, effectiveness reviews of calls/sales activities, and territory analysis. Services accounts and suggests and presents new products. Employees act on their strong desire to make a difference, partner with others and put ideas into action. Employees are engaged by a work culture that is team-oriented, fast paced and progressive. Provides medical professionals with information and training on the use of Company products and with staff education, in-services and technical troubleshooting. Analyses sales statistics; prepares reports; and performs required administrative sales duties, e.g., filing expense account reports, scheduling appointments, and making travel plans. May attend trade shows where new products and technologies are showcased and conferences to meet other sales representatives and clients and discuss new product developments.</p><ul><li>Experience leading a team of clinicals</li><li>A demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices; ability to work with and direct others effectively; ability to prepare and present strong written and verbal communications; and familiarity with medical device industry policies, operations and procedures</li><li>Documented record of delivering sales/marketing information which adds value to management's decision making process</li><li>Responsible for selling EP disposables, capital equipment, and service/warranty</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with customers, physicians, hospital administrators, government agencies, medical groups, and other sales representatives</li><li>Demonstrated verbal and written communication, negotiation, sales, interpersonal and presentation skills</li><li>Demonstrated working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and relevant applications</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent and typically five plus years of progressively more responsible sales experience, including experience with cardiovascular medical devices.</li><li>Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/sales a plus</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Apply Now</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  </b><a href="http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.abbottbenefits.com</span></a></p><p></p><p>Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us at <a href="http://www.abbott.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abbott.com</a>, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Abbott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.facebook.com/Abbott</span></a> and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.</p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$43,900.00 – $109,200.00<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Sales Force<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>EP Electrophysiology<p style="text-align:inherit">        </p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States > California : Remote<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 50 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Minorities/Women/Individuals</span> with <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Disabilities/Protected</span> Veterans.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - English: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf</span><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - Espanol: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf</span>

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