Pediatric Hospital Sales Specialist - Minneapolis, MN
Abbott
Summary
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Job description
Our location in Minneapolis, MN currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Hospital Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutritional products in hospital settings.
Territory
- Typical Travel of 30-90 minutes in territory depending on where you live.
- 5-10% overnight travel for District/Regional meetings & trainings
- Must live in territory
- Relocation is not available for this role. Local candidates only, please.
What You'll Do
- Developing and supporting territory sales goals in major hospital systems for Similac, Neosure, and HPCL.
- Hospital negotiations and contracting, experience working with hospital supply chain.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.
- New product launches.
- An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses.
- Effective administrative skills, organizing your time.
- Budget management.
- Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.
- Desire to be self-motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals.
- Hosting evening educational opportunities for Healthcare Professionals (1-2 Nights per quarter).
- Customer Base: NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries, Nursing units, Neonatologist, Dietitians, Nutrition, RN, & Supply Chain.
Education and Experience You'll Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree required.
- The ideal candidate may also have a minimum of three years sales experience in a hospital setting, working with Supply Chain and Health Care Professionals AND/OR Clinical Experience.
- The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian WITH sales experience, technically knowledgeable.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. to assist with stocking and the movement of pediatric products.
Preferred:
- Registered Dietitians, NICU, Labor & Delivery Nurses, and Registered Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of three years sales experience in a hospital setting, working with Supply Chain and Health Care Professionals AND/OR Clinical Experience.
- Must live in territory.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. to assist with stocking and the movement of pediatric products.
- Registered Dietitians, NICU, Labor & Delivery Nurses, and Registered Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- 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.