Pediatric Nutrition Specialty Sales Representative - Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Nutrition Specialty Sales Representative.
They are responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutrition products in hospitals and office settings. Specific emphasis will be on Pediatricians and Pediatric GIs with a focus on leading specialized nutrition brands such as Elecare, Alimentum, PediaSure Peptide, & PediaSure.
Territory
- The ideal candidate should reside in Columbus, OH
- This territory covers Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and surrounding areas
- This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please
- Company Car provided
Responsibilities
- Full ownership of accounts
- Executing strategic sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals.
- Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the strategic account plan.
- Deliver clinical and scientific benefits and information in a sales environment by comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines.
- Work effectively with Clinical Nutrition Managers, Discharge Planners, Dietitians, HMEs and Physicians
- Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment.
- Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Strategic account planning experience
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Clinical/Healthcare experience (RD/RN) strongly encouraged
- Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Practitioners in Hospital Setting and Office environment.
- Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Strategic account planning experience
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Clinical/Healthcare experience (RD/RN) strongly encouraged
- Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Practitioners in Hospital Setting and Office environment
- Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
- Company car
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.