About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life.

Today, 109,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Our mission is to understand that the first step to living your best life is good health. Everything we make is designed to help you do just that. That’s our commitment to building life-changing technologies that keep your heart healthy, nourish your body at every stage of life, help you feel and move better, and bring you information, medicines and breakthroughs to manage your health www.abbott.com

Abbott Diabetes Care Division

As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. Abbott is also dedicated to developing innovative products that make glucose testing easier and more accurate. Our systems and mobile apps offer a range of features to meet the specific needs of people living with diabetes.

The Role

In the role as District Sales Specialist you will be responsible for growing the revenue in the assigned territory by developing customer relationships with Health Care Professionals (HCP), function as an ambassador for Abbott's Freestyle products, and strengthening the overall market presence. This role is instrumental in delivery of sales and profitability objectives, as well as expanding brand reputation. This is a field-based role where you will be working closely with our customers in the Stockholm South-, Sörmland- and Gotland region.

Responsibilities

• Meeting or exceeding sales quotas/objectives for ADC Products.

• Maintain, develop and identify customer needs within our Diabetes division to increase market share

• Collaborating with various channels, Managed Care, Retail, and Point of Care representatives.

• Establishing strong relationships with internal and external health care constituents (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, CDEs, etc.).

• Effectively plan for and follow 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.

• 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

• Keeping current on internal and competitive products and positioning by utilizing a variety of resources.

• Keep up to date on market trends and competitor's strategy.

Requirements

• Technical or science degree or equivalent work experience to understand the complexity of the products as well as the customer needs is to prefer.

• Senior Sales Experience with a proven track record of strong selling skills

• Service minded approach to Sales

• Completed Swedish or equal secondary education School

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English, any other language is an asset

• Computer skills including word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software

• Ability to travel 75%

What can we offer you?

Abbott provides a varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities.

How to apply?

If you are appealed by Abbott, looking for a job with meaning and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, please make your interest known. You can apply via our website (https://www.jobs.abbott/) with your CV and letter of application.