Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:JOB SUMMARYContribute to the long-term growth of Abbott Nutrition products in territory by increasing awareness among Health Care Professionals on the important role of nutrition in improving quality of life, and the superiority of Abbott products to competitor brands. Gain new business and grow existing business through a multichannel, customer engagement strategy that builds HCP confidence in and loyalty to Abbott brand products.CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstand the market and category opportunities within territory to identify opportunities for market share growth at the customer/account levelMaintain deep, current knowledge about medical and nutritional science, the evolving healthcare landscape, and emerging digital trends to support selling and educating a broad and deep network of HCPs about Abbott productsDevelop and execute on multichannel customer engagement plans that generate demand for Abbott brand product and grow recommendation and market shareLeverage information about customer segmentation, type and behaviors to inform customer engagement and account management strategiesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with HCPs throughout the customer account, at different levels of responsibility and influence using existing relationships with HCPs and others to expand customer networkSecure commitment to recommend Abbott products as the brand of choice by increasing HCP knowledge about the role and importance of nutrition on patient quality of life at key points throughout the patient care journey; and the role of Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s products in increasing quality nutrition through consultative selling dialogues.Define and deliver \xe2\x80\x98Unique Value Proposition\xe2\x80\x99 from the HCP\xe2\x80\x99s perspective (including but not limited to the positioning of Abbott brand products) by continuously uncovering the needs and priorities of individual HCPs using multichannel touchpoints and engagement activitiesEffectively deliver a consultative sales call from the perspective of the HCP (and their patients) to expand HCP\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge of nutritional interventions and the measurable benefits of Abbott brand products, anticipate and manage objections, and gain clear commitment to recommending Abbott products and other brand-building activitiesEstablish target customers and develop clear customer plans to achieve coverage, frequency and call rate objectivesImplement customer segmentation, identify new leads/customers and ensure timely reporting of daily activities as per the SFE SOPUse data and insights from digital and other omnichannel activities to refine HCP profiles and choose engagement activities that will fit the needs, preferences and goals of each individual HCPCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, SFE, CRM, etc..) to support patient education regarding nutrition and Abbott brands, to influence customer and patient choice of nutrition products, and deliver a consistent, end-to-end customer engagement experienceMeasure progress against customer and account objectives, per the account plan, and take action to ensure targets and KPIs are met (monthly, quarterly, annually) as assigned by the Sales ManagerAct in alignment with compliance and regulatory expectationsMinimum 1+ years of relevant experience.

• Upto 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience
• Should achieve a 60% in the written test
• Has excellent product knowledge and is able to translate that knowledge into effective in-clinic performance
• Good understanding of nutrition science
• Ability to establish connect and develop contacts and relationships, with ease
• Knows his numbers well and is an good team player collaborates where possible

The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Sales ForceDIVISION: ANI International NutritionLOCATION: India
Chennai : 147 Greams RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 100 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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