Distribution Field Manager - Midwest at Abbott

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Diagnostics, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7+ years of relevant sales experience in the Point of Care, Diagnostics or Healthcare Capital Equipment industry, of which 4 or more years should be working with distributors
  • Ability to live in a major metro area (ideally Kansas City, St. Louis or Oklahoma City)
  • Estimated 70% travel covering KS, MO, AR, OK and S. IL

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with distributors within the assigned region
  • Collaborate closely with distributors to understand their needs, challenges, and growth opportunities
  • Ensure timely communication and resolution of any issues or concerns
  • Manage sales activities with distributors to promote key products
  • Determine opportunities for expanding product reach and market share
  • Design strategies to drive growth, based on sales data
  • Gain unfair mindshare and focus within a distribution channel that has hundreds of partners
  • Drive field collaboration and focus with Abbott field sales and management and distribution partners' sales and management teams at a regional level
  • Evaluate and direct the value of selling through distribution to Abbott sales reps and managers
  • Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to help win larger deals that involve distribution and include their key stakeholders
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to distribution excellence
  • Regularly evaluate distributor performance and address any deviations from targets
  • Manage performance for their respective regions to achieve annual sales goals
  • Coordinate routine business reviews that may include the C-suite from Abbott and the distribution partner C-suite
  • Design and conduct business reviews with Regional and Area leaders to review distributor performance, obstacles to achieving success and competitive information
  • Lead an internal team without direct authority and overall management of Regional partners

Skills

Strategic Sales
Customer Relationship Management
Account Management
Team Leadership
Business Development
Distribution Partnerships
Solution Selling

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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