Diabetes Sales Specialist-Portland, ME
Abbott
Summary
This position is a remote opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.
Job description
As a Diabetes Sales Specialist, you are responsible for meeting or exceeding sales quotas/objectives for ADC Products. Collaborate with various channels, Managed Care and Retail and Point of Care representatives. Establishing strong relationships with a broad base of internal and external health care constituents (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, CDEs, etc.) acting in a friendly, respectful, adaptive manner and focusing on the needs and interests of others. Keeping current on internal and competitive products and positioning by utilizing a variety of resources. Understanding and conveying information professionally and accurately. Effectively planning for and following through with short- and long-term results based on business trends by developing plans that include goals, action plans, time frames and the appropriate resources. Keeping current in market trends and competitor strategy. This is a field-sales opportunity.
Primary Function
- Meeting or exceeding sales quotas/objectives for ADC Products.
- Collaborating with various channels, Managed Care, Retail, and Point of Care representatives.
- Establishing strong relationships with a broad base of internal and external health care constituents (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, CDEs, etc.).
- Acting in a friendly, respectful, adaptive manner while focusing on the needs and interests of others.
- Keeping current on internal and competitive products and positioning by utilizing a variety of resources.
- Understanding and conveying information professionally and accurately.
- Effectively planning for and following through with short and long term results based on business trends by developing plans that include goals, action plans, time frames and the appropriate resources.
- Keeping current in market trends and competitor’s strategy.
Engage in sales-focused activities including:
- Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely, answering questions, responding to others, and listening carefully to understand the needs of providers and patients.
- Positions products and services using appropriate resources and confident, convincing logic; tailor sales approach to meet customer needs.
- Utilize and distribute appropriate resources.
- Handle disagreements and objections by exploring perspectives and tactfully addressing them.
- Develops and implements plans (e.g., territory, account and call) that include goals, action items, time frames and resources.
- Regularly tracks and reports progress against plan, redirecting efforts as necessary.
- Completes all administrative tasks accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Document daily activity in call reporting / tracking system.
- Maintain accountability for all samples in accordance with Division guidelines.
- Work within quality guidelines established for compliance.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.
Experience You'll Bring
Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 2-4 years previous experience with commendable sales track record from previous positions preferably in health care industry. Excellent communication skills, high energy, integrity and ambition to succeed.
Preferred: A strong preference given to candidates with 4+ years of relevant experience. Diabetes clinical knowledge and experience calling on Endocrinologists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of 2-4 years previous experience with commendable sales track record preferably in health care industry
- Excellent communication skills, high energy, integrity and ambition to succeed
- Preferred: 4+ years of relevant experience
- Preferred: Diabetes clinical knowledge and experience calling on Endocrinologists
Benefits
- Career development
- Free medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.