Sales Representative (m/f/d) Cardiometabolic, Region Essen, Leverkusen, Oberhausen, Bochum, Dortmund, Magdeburg

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. In Germany, Abbott has approximately 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott’s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena, Hamburg and Munich.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self.

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• An attractive benefits package (a company bike, employee stock purchase program)
• 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.
• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

The Position

The position of Sales Representative (m/w/d) CM, Region Essen, Leverkusen, Oberhausen, Bochum, Dortmund, Magdeburg is within our Cardiometabolic Business Unit located at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics GmbH, Cologne. The role focusses on developing key accounts for Abbott’s products and services in partnership with other business functions. You will implement national strategies for new and existing products and services, including mapping out and building stakeholder relationships. This requires the ability to 'sell' all of the company’s products and services across especially the Secondary Care sectors. The Sales Representative (m/f/d) is expected to lead and initiate projects or work as part of a project team as required, demonstrate excellent business acumen and strive to meet and exceed agreed financial and strategic objectives.

Your Tasks

• Development of markets and customers (especially new hired customers), achieving sales targets, providing general customer service in the various areas of responsibility
• Responsibility for the development and execution of the Abbott product portfolio within the area, including the Infectious Diseases, Cardiometabolic and Toxicology product portfolios with a key focus to the business unit’s products
• Proposal preparation for customers as well as completion of contracts
• Ability to articulate issues and business opportunities with relevant customers to secure long term strategic business with customers of national significance
• Monitor and report on competitive activities

Your Qualification

• Primary degree in BA or equivalent work experience in the field of diagnostics
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive people relationships and build strong links with all customers At least 3 years’ experience working in Medical Devices or similar environment
• Detailed understanding of the industry Ideally experience delivering change initiatives and facilitating change in a customer focused organization
• Ability to think innovatively and not be constrained by current practices
• Experience in working on strategic topics Very good German and good English skills

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.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Sales Force

DIVISION: CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics

LOCATION: Germany > Koeln : Schanzenstrasse 30

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.