Description

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Lingo Sales Representative

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Lingo Division has an opportunity for a Sales Representative in the Chicago North Area.

Lingo is a new biosensing technology that provides users a window into their body. Lingo tracks key biomarkers - such as glucose, ketones, and lactate - to help people make better decisions about their health and nutrition. Biowearable technology will digitize, decentralize, and democratize healthcare, enabling consumers to take control of their own health.

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive sales by securing commitments for recommendations from Healthcare Professionals in various offices including Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Concierge Practices, Dieticians, Longevity/Functional Medicine Practices, and MedSpas. Typical call points within these offices include: Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Administration, and Nutrition Services. Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships within these offices to effectively elevate the importance of Lingo by identifying and providing win-win solutions for using Lingo products. In addition to obtaining commitments for recommendations, it is also vital in this role to hold customers accountable and ensure compliance.

What You'll Work On

• Execute sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals for Lingo
• Work closely with Lingo Sales Leader and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the sales direction
• Identify customer needs and deliver on sales opportunities accordingly
• Utilize Lingo promotional materials to targeted healthcare professionals
• Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment
• Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities

Territory

• The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicago North Area
• 5-10% overnight travel for Regional/National meetings and trainings
• This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please.

Key Competencies

• Persistence
• Persuasiveness
• Strong initiative
• Results-Oriented / Will to win
• Strategic planning and execution
• Identify and prioritize call points
• Adaptability and coachability
• Sales and learning agility
• Integrity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-3 years of sales experience preferred
• B2B, Cold-Calling, Outside selling experience
• Experience building own book of business
• Wearable, fitness, nutrition, and medical device knowledge is preferred but not required
• Strong business acumen

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.