Pediatric Office Sales Specialist - Charolotte, NC

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Pediatric Office Sales Specialist   About Abbott 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 them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.   Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Developing and supporting territory sales goals selling Abbott products. • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • 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.   The Opportunity 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®, and Pedialyte® to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.   Our location in  Charlotte, North Carolina currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Office Sales Specialist  in our Pediatric Nutrition division.   What You’ll Work On • Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each physician’s office service area for Similac, PediaSure and Pedialyte. • Calling on Pediatric, OB Gyn and Family Practices. • 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. • The ability to work effectively with Physicians, Nurses, and Dietitians. • Effective administrative skills. • 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.   Territory • The ideal candidate will reside in the Charlotte, NC area or surrounding southern suburbs • Assigned territory includes Charlotte, Columbia, Lexington, Florence, & Sumter. • This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only. • Company car provided (covers car insurance, gas, maintenance, etc.) Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required. • The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success and at least two years of sales experience in a medical office setting. Experience in pediatrics is preferred, with a background as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN) strongly valued. • Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs to assist with stocking and the