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Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.
This is a field-based position supporting the MitraClip division in the assigned territory of New Orleans/Baton Rouge.
The role involves selling products through sales calls to meet revenue and unit growth objectives, developing and implementing sales strategies based on product, competition, and pricing needs, and developing action plans.
Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Strong candidates will have sales experience in medical devices, particularly in Structural Heart or MitraClip, the ability to develop sales strategies, meet revenue objectives, and coordinate with clinical teams in a field-based territory setting.
Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices
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.