Pediatric Sales Specialist

Abbott

. Promote, manage and grow Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospitals and office settings .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,300 - $122,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare sales, particularly in pediatric nutritional products, with a strong ability to manage hospital contracts and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals. Proven skills in budget management and independent operation within a defined territory.

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Healthcare Sales ExperienceRegistered Dietitian or Registered NurseBudget Management SkillsTechnical Knowledge of Clinical StudiesAbility to Work with Healthcare Professionals

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceContract NegotiationProduct KnowledgeClinical ProtocolsAdministrative Skills

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedInitiativeEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Pediatric NutritionHospital DepartmentsNICUPediatricsPharmaciesPurchasingPICUNurseriesNursing Units

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote, manage and grow Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospitals and office settings
Develop and support territory sales goals for Similac and PediaSure in each hospital and office service area
Negotiate and manage hospital contracts
Deliver product, clinical study, protocol and guideline information in a selling environment
Support new product launches
Work with hospital departments including NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units
Work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses
Manage administrative responsibilities and budgets
Operate independently with a high degree of initiative and autonomy
Attend district/regional meetings and trainings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Healthcare sales experience, or experience as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse in pediatrics
Minimum of two years sales experience ideal
Technical knowledge of products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines
Knowledge of hospital department hierarchies, including NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units
Ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses
Effective administrative skills
Budget management skills
Ability to function independently with initiative, independence and autonomy
Self-motivated approach to achieving short- and long-term goals
Live in or around Cape Girardeau, MO, Marion, IL or Carbondale, IL
Local candidates only; no relocation support
Ability to travel up to 2 hours in the territory
Ability to travel 5–10% for district/regional meetings and trainings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan for qualifying employees
Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit
Abbott Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to employee diversity