Abbott
National Account Manager - Convenience Channel
Abbott, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Overview
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines, with 114,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. Job Description Job Title National Account Manager – Convenience Channel Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The National Account Manager Convenience Channel – West, US is a remote position in our Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. The National Account Manager – Convenience Channel
will lead the channel at Abbott, act as a thought leader responsible for meeting sales volume goals and identify and set the vision and strategy for the business, while managing internal relationships and business operations. The role will also require strategic development of key customers to deliver against business aspirations. This role partners heavily with the customer, agency and internal resources across brand marketing, finance, supply chain and trade fund management. The role will also drive and influence the appropriate product portfolio to succeed in the convenience channel. What You’ll Work On
Develop and implement business plans to grow business in the channel for customers and Abbott. Deliver plans in partnership with the preferred agency and proactively identify opportunities for channel expansion and innovation.
Develop and implement annual key account business plans; maintain and develop customer relationships and clear communication across functions, business units and regions
Communicate project updates, business performance and proactively establish corrective action if/when necessary
Prepare plans, present to customers and develop business opportunities while becoming a consultant and partner to the business unit
Effectively manage trade deals to drive profitable business outcomes and positive ROI.
Responsible for managing, forecasting, attaining and exceeding identified monthly, quarterly and yearly sales volume goals
Conduct internal and external business reviews to measure, evaluate and present sales performance of the channel
Complete competitive market assessments, understand distribution opportunities and create unique customer connections within the channel
Interact with senior management on strategy updates
Manage and leverage third party brokers and agencies
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field
6 to 8 years of experience within the convenience channel of trade
6 to 8 years of direct sales and broker management experience within the consumer product goods industry with increasing account responsibility
Advanced customer relationships within the assigned territory
Advanced knowledge of sales acumen, trade, category management and marketing concepts / methods
Demonstrated ability to execute sales marketing strategies and tactics, as well as assist in the development of strategies
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal / leadership skills
Ability to analyze market trends to effectively develop presentations, provide recommendations and business forecasting
Initiative to identify growth drivers and then secure resources to support execution
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Nielsen
Strong negotiation, presentation and communication abilities; ability to maintain presence with Sr. Leadership
Entrepreneurial mindset, with ability to identify whitespace growth opportunities
Strong strategic thinking skills and highly collaborative across multiple support groups
Travel 50-60%; position location flexible. This role will cover the West portion of the United States – defined by your experience
Apply and Benefits
Apply Now * 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.com Follow 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 $97,300.00 – $194,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY:
Sales Force
DIVISION:
ANPD Nutrition Products
LOCATION:
United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines, with 114,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. Job Description Job Title National Account Manager – Convenience Channel Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The National Account Manager Convenience Channel – West, US is a remote position in our Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. The National Account Manager – Convenience Channel
will lead the channel at Abbott, act as a thought leader responsible for meeting sales volume goals and identify and set the vision and strategy for the business, while managing internal relationships and business operations. The role will also require strategic development of key customers to deliver against business aspirations. This role partners heavily with the customer, agency and internal resources across brand marketing, finance, supply chain and trade fund management. The role will also drive and influence the appropriate product portfolio to succeed in the convenience channel. What You’ll Work On
Develop and implement business plans to grow business in the channel for customers and Abbott. Deliver plans in partnership with the preferred agency and proactively identify opportunities for channel expansion and innovation.
Develop and implement annual key account business plans; maintain and develop customer relationships and clear communication across functions, business units and regions
Communicate project updates, business performance and proactively establish corrective action if/when necessary
Prepare plans, present to customers and develop business opportunities while becoming a consultant and partner to the business unit
Effectively manage trade deals to drive profitable business outcomes and positive ROI.
Responsible for managing, forecasting, attaining and exceeding identified monthly, quarterly and yearly sales volume goals
Conduct internal and external business reviews to measure, evaluate and present sales performance of the channel
Complete competitive market assessments, understand distribution opportunities and create unique customer connections within the channel
Interact with senior management on strategy updates
Manage and leverage third party brokers and agencies
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field
6 to 8 years of experience within the convenience channel of trade
6 to 8 years of direct sales and broker management experience within the consumer product goods industry with increasing account responsibility
Advanced customer relationships within the assigned territory
Advanced knowledge of sales acumen, trade, category management and marketing concepts / methods
Demonstrated ability to execute sales marketing strategies and tactics, as well as assist in the development of strategies
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal / leadership skills
Ability to analyze market trends to effectively develop presentations, provide recommendations and business forecasting
Initiative to identify growth drivers and then secure resources to support execution
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Nielsen
Strong negotiation, presentation and communication abilities; ability to maintain presence with Sr. Leadership
Entrepreneurial mindset, with ability to identify whitespace growth opportunities
Strong strategic thinking skills and highly collaborative across multiple support groups
Travel 50-60%; position location flexible. This role will cover the West portion of the United States – defined by your experience
Apply and Benefits
Apply Now * 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.com Follow 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 $97,300.00 – $194,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY:
Sales Force
DIVISION:
ANPD Nutrition Products
LOCATION:
United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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