Job descriptionAbout 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 will have access toCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Amazing health and wellness benefits and perks.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.We're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive medical sales professional with ambition and high energy to join ourDiabetes Teamas aTerritory Specialist (VIC - West)This role the role would be responsible for the promotion of our life changing technology to Health Care Professionals inVictoria's Western Suburbs, Geelong and Ballaratareas.Our main head office is inMacquarie Park (Sydney)_however, your Diabetes team members are based at ourDoncaster_office.Your responsibilities include (and not limited to)Maintaining a high level of competence in FreeStyle Libre (and its digital products platform) competitor products disease states and industry complianceDemonstrating proficiency in tools of the trade, processes and policiesDeveloping sales action plans in line with the marketing strategy and evaluate and track the implementation of these on an ongoing basisPlanning, executing and analysing sales calls to create call-continuity with customersPromoting value-add services that improve the quality of care available to patients and creating solutions to meet customer needsDiagnosing and tracking key customer and competitor performance regularlyCollaborating with the broader Abbott team to identify new opportunitiesWho we're looking forTertiary qualification in a Science discipline is essentialRelevant industry experience (both Primary Care and Hospital) in medical devices, however, strong customer facing experience as a pharmacist will be regardedProven track record in delivering sales targets with demonstrated proficiency with selling skills in a sales framework is advantageousBusiness acumen and analytical skillsCustomer-centric mindset, active listening, genuine empathy and a strong desire to resolve issues; deliver a high level of customer focussed service to internal and external customersConcisely and clearly communicate with the ability to articulate technical / clinical informationProgress the developed account strategies and challenge the status quo whilst identifying new business opportunityWhat we offer you!Discounted Shares programWellness ProgramsProfessional and Personal development opportunitiesBeing part of an organisation reputed to be a World's Top Employer recognised for our workplace culture that values healthy living, diversity and equal opportunityAbbott 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, nutritional's and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce that values diversity across gender, age, culture, disability and lifestyle.In order to be eligible to work for Abbott in Australia or New Zealand, you must hold current working rights with no restrictions, for the respective country applicable.