District Manager (KY,TN,AL,MO)

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.PLEASE NOTE: This is not an active open requisition. We are building a candidate slate for a future opening.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll 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) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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.Position Territory / Location: KY,TN,AL,MOThe OpportunityProvide holistic leadership over pre and post sales process to ensure implementation success and ongoing customer loyaltyPlan and communicate scheduled business updates both to leadership as well as set expectation for direct staff.Anticipate competitor response scenarios and initiate preemptive strategies and tactics to gain share or grow market share faster than direct market competitors.Leverage competitor/industry knowledge, as well as build stakeholder networks, to facilitate execution of local business plans and build the business, sale revenue and market share. Identify new business opportunities to expand current ADD share.Oversee cross-functional implementation team (post-sale).Drive value creation and to deliver outstanding day-to-day service to existing customers in a district thereby – increasing economic profitability, customer satisfaction and retention.Negotiate long term contracts, assist Ambassadors and Account Executives with contract negotiations, particularly with pricing/profitability policies.Recruits, coaches, and develops organizational talent.Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.Creates an entrepreneurial environment.Provides direction and guidance to Account Executives and Ambassadors who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.Demonstrates effective change leadership.Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.Monitors compliance with company policies and proceduresMakes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve district and regional objectives.Develops, monitors, and appropriately adjusts the annual budget for department(s).Required QualificationsBachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceMinimum 7 years Prior experience, knowledge of medical devices and/or capital sales preferred.Experience establishing, leading, coaching and developing a team of high performing representatives that can execute and exceed sales plan and goals. (People management and coaching experience)Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.Mastery level experience managing customer accountsAbility to influence team member activitiesStrong understanding of key stakeholders and customer dynamicsStrong solution selling and relationship building skillsSuperior communication skillsAbility to identify and drive resolution of issuesLong-term, strategic focus on accountPortfolio management skillsExcellent product and industry knowledgeProven success at winning contractsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degreeKnowledge of medical devices and/or capital sales* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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 $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31076010Date posted : 2024-01-09Profession: SalesEmployment type: Full time