Working at Abbott
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The Opportunity
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
The Account Manager will be responsible for managing Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Cardiometabolic (CM) product portfolio. The target market will include physician offices, hospital accounts, corporate wellness, and IDNs. The focus is on point of care diagnostic testing on our Afinion (HbA1C and ACR) and Cholsetech LDX (cholesterol, lipids and glucose) analyzer’s. Effectively work in a team environment with our Technical Consultants (TCs) and Enterprise Account Managers (EAMs). The AM will be expected to achieve sales objectives as well as develop and maintain relationships with our distributors, end users but also work independently to uncover unmet market needs.
The ideal candidate will be based in Albany or Syracuse, NY. The territory will also include West to Buffalo, North of NYC, and Western Massachusetts.
What You’ll Work On
Identify sales opportunities and capitalize on them.
Establish, develop, and maintain the business and client relationships.
Strategic development of POC Sales opportunities.
Implement sales, marketing, and national account programs as directed by management.
Build and maintain a strong competitive product knowledge
Contribute to the region’s growth by understanding the Account Reps' objectives and goals
Assist with the management of complex sales by providing technical expertise
Meet established sales goals and objectives while maintaining the territory budget.
Plan, coordinate, and manage the sales performance of the distributor sales force(s) in the assigned territory. Train and develop these sales force(s) to establish and maintain the ability to effectively represent Abbott’s products in the marketplace.
Support distribution partners in the sale of products, including training, sales meetings, technical expertise, and marketing support of the Abbott product lines and distributor private branded products.
Act as a resource for contract negotiation, pricing, proposal, bid preparation, and all customer follow-up.
Identify customer issues and resolve sales-related difficulties.
Required Qualifications
BA/BS in sales, marketing, business management, or life science
6+ years of experience in medical diagnostics industry, business-to-business sales or distributor sales in medical industry.
Understanding and experience working with Distribution Partners
Strong knowledge of sales techniques and methodologies
Demonstrated ability in execution of sales strategies
Proven successful POC/Capital Equipment sales experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Contract negotiation experience
Complex / strategic selling background
Balancing multiple stakeholders
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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.
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The base pay for this position is
$68,000.00 – $136,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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