District Sales Specialist to Abbott Scandinavia

About Abbott

Abbott is a global health care company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of health care. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries and employs approximately 107,000 people.

At Abbott, we believe people with Diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That's why we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

What You'll Do

The District Sales Specialist is responsible for growing sales with HCPs assigned to the territory by developing customer relationships, being an ambassador for Abbott's Freestyle products, and strengthening overall market presence. This role is instrumental in delivery of sales and profitability objectives, as well as expanding brand reputation. This is a field-sales opportunity.

Your district will be Stockholm South, Gotland and Sörmland.



ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES?

* 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.
* Maintain, develop and identify customer needs within our Diabetes division
* Represent Abbott's vision and core values whilst working under the Class A procedures and the Affiliate Compliance Committee (ACC) Policy
* Adapt to internal and external changes i.e. district changes



EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES?

* Technical or science education or equivalent work experience to understand the complexity of the products as well as the customer needs is to prefer.
* Completed Swedish or equal secondary education School.
* Fluent Swedish and English language skills both oral as writing
* Computer skills including word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.
* Documented selling skills



WHAT WE OFFER?

* A dynamic team who is always there to support you
* A competitive salary and very interesting secondary benefits
* A role with a lot of growth and development possibilities



APPLICATION AND CONTACT

Are you passionate about the position? In this recruitment process Abbott is assisted by Jefferson Wells, a ManpowerGroup company. Please apply with your CV and cover letter explaining why you are the person we are looking and what will make you successful in the role.

Selection of candidates will be done continuously, so please send your application as soon as possible. Please note your application can be sent both in Swedish or English.

For further information about the position please contact recruitment consultant Sofia Huhta at sofia.huhta@jeffersonwells.se or phone 072-525 16 68.