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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**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. Youll also have access to:

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

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

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.

**Neuromodulation**

Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

**MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE**

We will have an upcoming headcount in the Corpus Christi, TX area for a Territory Manager. As a member of the regional sales team, the Territory Manager will be responsible leading the strategy within an assigned territory to accomplish planned objectives as to sales volume, market penetration, and profitability while ensuring alignment and collaboration across the team and with sales leadership. The incumbent will work in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment under general direction with clinical and sales teammates to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities by creating competency, comfort, and expertise with Abbott therapies among physicians, support staff and customers. The incumbent will perform work that involves a high degree of independence and will exercise sound judgment in planning, organizing, and performing work while continually seeking to improve territory efficiency.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

Identifies strategies to increase referrals of Abbott therapies and overcome barriers that are restricting the national growth and adoption of the therapies

Integrates into accounts, builds trust, and establishes strong rapport with with new and existing customers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and industry leaders

Generate additional sales revenue in assigned region by running initiatives targeted at increasing referrals of eligible patients

Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objective of work assignments

Trains and mentors new Territory Mangers

Collects and studies information about new and existing products and monitors competitor sales, prices and products

Ensures prompt follow-up of sales leads, investigation of complaints, and timely completion and filing of standard reports

Fosters high trust relationships with colleagues including the regional teams and area leadership

Conducts evaluations and develops sales strategies for capital equipment opportunities within accounts

Coordinates implanting schedules of aligned Territory Managers and Clinical Specialists

Interfaces and interacts with patients up to 50% of the time

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively managing consigned inventory used in the territory

Analyzes sales statistics, prepares reports, and performs required administrative sales duties such as filing expense account reports, scheduling appointments, and making travel plans

Exercises authority to make sales commitments for assigned efforts and is accountable for results

Attends trade shows where new products and technologies are showcased; meet other sales representatives and clients to discuss new product developments

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments

Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Education

Bachelors degree In a related field - an equivalent combination of education and work experience

8 or more years of sales experience in medical devices

4 or more years of work experience in Neuromodulation

Ability and willingness to travel within assigned area on a regular basis (% of travel varies by area)

Capable and willing to work an unpredictable schedule that may change on short notice

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels and to large groups within and outside the organization

Capable of managing multiple projects and accustomed to tight deadlines

Prefer bachelors degree in biomedical engineering or related field

Prefer candidates with demonstrated leadership capabilities

**WHAT WE OFFER**

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

**Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

**Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

**Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

**Paid time off**

**401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

**The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $40,200.00 $99,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com