About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Contribute 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.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the market and category opportunities within territory to identify opportunities for market share growth at the customer/account level
Maintain 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 products
Develop and execute on multichannel customer engagement plans that generate demand for Abbott brand product and grow recommendation and market share
Leverage information about customer segmentation, type and behaviors to inform customer engagement and account management strategies
Develop 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 network
Secure 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’s products in increasing quality nutrition through consultative selling dialogues
Define and deliver ‘Unique Value Proposition’ from the HCP’s 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 activities
Effectively deliver a consultative sales call from the perspective of the HCP (and their patients) to expand HCP’s 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 activities
Establish target customers and develop clear customer plans to achieve coverage, frequency and call rate objectives
Implement customer segmentation, identify new leads/customers and ensure timely reporting of daily activities as per the SFE SOP
Use 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 HCP
Collaborate 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 experience
Measure 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 Manager
Act in alignment with compliance and regulatory expectations
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate - Medicine, science, pharmaceuticals/ nutrition
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Pharma/Nutrition Industry
Upto 5 years’ experience for Grade 12 and 5+ years’ experience for Grade 13
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 > TELANGANA > NIZAMABAD : RemoteADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Originally posted on Himalayas