Government Account Manager -- Alabama and Georgia

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 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

This position is a remote opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. 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.

As a Government Account Manager, you will be responsible for selling the entire line of ADC Products to regional market-based government accounts. The selling process includes developing new business with Health Care Providers in defined regional accounts including market access regionally and locally, as well as growing existing customer base sales. It includes determining customer needs, developing account specific strategies, creating customer commitment to change, and implementing conversion (training and start up) upon close. The position includes any of the following customer types: Federal Government Medical Centers, including, but not limited to Dept of Defense (MTF's), VA Medical Centers, Indian Health Tribes, Public Health agencies, and Payors (Market Access).

What You’ll Work On

• Selling to key government target facilities, including cross-divisional initiatives driving access, growing market share, and exceeding quarterly sales goals.
• Working to ensure optimal territory management and efficient implementations/training.
• Expansion into Primary Care
• Account Management/Customer Care.
• Leadership and self-development.
• Effectively manage assigned budget while maximizing return on investment.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Assess business impact of contracting opportunities to include overall profitability and impact on sales and margin.

Accountability

• This position will be responsible for developing business in Government accounts that are regional in scope.
• Other accountabilities include weekly travel/appointments with top target facilities(HCPs, Pharmacy Administration), territory strategic planning, semi-annual business reviews, accurate forecasting, preparation of customer business plans, and new product sales and distribution.

Experience You’ll Bring

Required

• Four-year degree in Business, Communications, Health Sciences or equivalent experience.
• A high degree of computer literacy (functional ability to use Microsoft Office expected).
• 3.0 to 5.0 years of proven successful sales track record at Abbott Laboratories or equivalent. Will generally require 4+ years of successful sales experience if candidate is from outside of Abbott Laboratories.
• Also critical for success:

• Previous sales experience with VA, DoD, Indian Health; Military background or family in Military
• Service before self, mindset
• Managed Care experience
• Analytical ability, negotiation skills, and contract/legal experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation and listening skills)
• High energy level; positive attitude and confidence
• Team oriented, High level of Integrity and professionalism
• Initiative and self-motivation; strong work ethic
• Career ambition
• Organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Resourcefulness

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