About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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

This position works out of our Johannesburg location in the Nutrition Division. In this division 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The role Medical Sales representative will look after Johannesburg EAST-RAND, with country trip to Secunda and Ermelo, responsible for promoting and/or selling the organization's products across multiple or non-specified channels in a designated territory by contacting specialists, physicians, pharmacies.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain relationships with key pediatricians in the territory.
• Design and implement strategies to achieve sales goals and targets.
• Drive market share, volume growth, and sales targets by engaging with healthcare professionals and institutions.
• Maintain a high customer call rate.
• Call on retail nurses and pharmacists.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the customer base.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Attend trade displays and presentations, including after-hours and weekends as needed.
• Participate in cycle meetings and conferences.
• Manage expenditure in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with the company Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and Expertise:

• Tertiary Qualification in Dietetics, Medical or Health Sciences is Essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the healthcare industry, with a preference for experience in pediatrics and maternity units is essential.
• Experience working in the Johannesburg EAST RAND is essential
• Strong knowledge of the Pretoria East area.
• Previous experience in nutrition is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and self-motivation.
• Strong business planning acumen.
• Assertive, proactive, and enthusiastic.
• Valid driver’s license

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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