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Adult Nutrition Acute Care Specialist - Dallas-Fort Worth

Abbott · IL · Remote available · $61,300–$122,700 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you used a clinical study to change someone's mind.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate science to healthcare professionals in a credible, honest way.

How would you work with your District Manager on a strategic account plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can take a plan and execute it while giving useful feedback from the field.

Describe a time you had to decide where to spend limited time and samples.

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize resources for return, which the posting names directly.

What would you do

A hospital is switching to a cheaper store brand supplement. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a clinical and economic case without disparaging the competitor.

The territory covers DFW, West Texas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. How would you plan coverage?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic plans for a wide territory with up to 30 percent travel.

A nurse asks you a clinical question you are not sure about. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay within what they know and follow up with approved information instead of guessing.

About the work

How would you explain the clinical value of Ensure, Glucerna or Juven to a hospital dietitian?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak to clinical evidence for the brands they would sell, not just name them.

Your accounts include hospitals, wound clinics and podiatry offices. How does your approach change across them?

What they are checking: Whether they know a wound clinic and a hospital nutrition department make decisions differently.

Who decides what nutrition products a hospital uses, and how would you reach them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand nutrition services, nursing, materials management and formulary committees all play a part.

What do you know about malnutrition in hospitalized patients and why it matters?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the clinical problem behind the products, which builds trust with clinicians.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott 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 Abbott At 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. • 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 - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • 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 that is 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 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®, Glucerna® and Juven®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. Our location in Dallas Fort-Worth, TX currently has an opportunity for an Acute Care Sales Representative in our Adult Nutrition division. The primary role of this position is to execute strategies to drive sales and expand product market share of Ensure®, Glucerna®, Juven® and specialty products brands. Responsible for targeted Hospital accounts also including select Outpatient clinics such as Oncology, Wound and Bariatric accounts. Key stakeholders such as: Nutrition Services, Nursing, Quality, Materials Management, Physicians, and nutrition-related task forces and committees. Responsible for providing current and comprehensive clinical knowledge of Abbott products and effectively communicating the clinical and economic benefits. Responsibilities • Full ownership of acute care accounts, wound clinics, and podiatry offices • Executing strategic sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals. • Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the strategic account plan • Prioritizing the utilization of resources to drive return on investment • Utilizing Abbott Nutrition promotional materials and clinical studies to effectively communicate the clinical and scientific benefits of Abbott Nutrition products to targeted healthcare professionals • Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities Territory • The ideal candidate should reside in DFW Metroplex • This territory covers DFW, West Texas, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa • Travel will include up to 30% • This position does not offer relocation • Company Car provided Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree required • 2-3+ years of sales or relevant clinical experience • Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Professionals in Hospital setting/environment • Clinical/Healthcare experience (RN/RD) • Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape • Excellent oral communication skills • Strong analytical skills • Strong organizational skills Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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 abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers . The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 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, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, 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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