Diabetes Sales Specialist II

Abbott

. Grow sales with healthcare professionals assigned to the territory .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $136,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a proven track record in the healthcare industry, focusing on relationship building and effective communication with healthcare professionals. Possesses diabetes clinical knowledge and the ability to navigate compliance and quality guidelines while achieving sales objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Experience in HealthcareCustomer Relationship ManagementDiabetes Clinical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTerritory Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

Sales Quota AchievementMarket Trend AnalysisCall ReportingAccount PlanningProduct Positioning

Soft Skills

High EnergyIntegrityAmbitionTactful Disagreement Handling

Tools & Technologies

Call Reporting System

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProfessionalsManaged CareRetailPoint of CareQuality Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow sales with healthcare professionals assigned to the territory
Develop customer relationships and serve as an ambassador for Abbott’s FreeStyle products
Strengthen Abbott’s overall market presence and expand brand reputation
Meet or exceed sales quotas and objectives for ADC products
Collaborate with Managed Care, Retail, and Point of Care representatives
Establish relationships with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, CDEs, and other healthcare constituents
Maintain current knowledge of internal and competitive products, market trends, and competitor strategies
Plan and execute short- and long-term territory, account, and call plans
Position products and services using appropriate resources and tailored sales approaches
Handle disagreements and objections tactfully
Track and report progress against plans
Complete administrative tasks and document daily activity in the call reporting/tracking system
Maintain accountability for product samples according to Division guidelines
Work within quality and compliance guidelines and maintain quality-system effectiveness
Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 2-4 years previous experience with commendable sales track record, preferably in the health care industry
Excellent communication skills
High energy, integrity, and ambition to succeed
Strong preference for candidates with 4+ years of relevant experience
Diabetes clinical knowledge preferred
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Ability to perform continuous standing and walking for prolonged periods
Ability to drive a personal auto or company car or truck, or powered material-handling equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Competitive compensation and incentives
Retirement plans
Medical, dental, and vision programs
Wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities