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Adult Nutrition Outpatient Sales Representative - Seattle, WA

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

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you got a busy healthcare professional to change what they recommend to patients.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn credibility with clinicians using evidence rather than pressure.

Tell me about a sales goal you missed. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about setbacks and adjust their approach instead of blaming the territory.

How do you plan your week across a large territory so your time goes where the opportunity is?

What they are checking: Whether they manage their own schedule like a business, since field reps work with little supervision.

Tell me about a relationship with a customer that you built over a long time. How did you keep it going?

What they are checking: Whether they sustain relationships, since outpatient nutrition sales depend on repeat recommendations.

What would you do

Who would you call on first in the Seattle outpatient market to grow adult nutrition sales, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they can think about which clinicians influence nutrition recommendations and plan a territory around them.

How do you get time with a physician office that does not see sales representatives?

What they are checking: Their creativity in finding access through staff, education or value instead of persistence alone.

A clinician says a store brand works just as well and costs patients less. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they handle objections with facts and respect rather than dismissing the clinician's concern for patients.

About the work

How would you talk to a dietitian about the clinical value of an oral nutrition supplement?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak to clinical science accurately and stay within approved claims.

What do you know about the compliance rules that apply when selling to healthcare professionals?

What they are checking: Whether they understand limits on claims, gifts and interactions, which protect both them and the company.

How do you use data about your territory to decide what to do next?

What they are checking: Whether they act on sales data to find growth instead of relying only on gut feel.

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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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott 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. • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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. The Opportunity Our location in Seattle/Tacoma, WA currently has an opportunity for an Outpatient Sales Representative part of our Therapeutic Nutrition Sales team in the 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 primary responsibility of this role is to drive sales by securing commitments for recommendations from Healthcare Professionals in Outpatient offices – such as Internal Medicine, Primary Care, and Oncology accounts. Typical call points within these offices include Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Administration, and Nutrition Services. Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships within these offices to effectively elevate the importance of nutrition by identifying and providing win-win solutions for using Abbott products. In addition to obtaining commitments for recommendations, it is also vital in this role to hold customers accountable and ensure compliance. Territory • The ideal candidate will be based out of Seattle, WA • This territory includes Seattle and Spokane • Expected 1–2-hour travel on average with 1-2 overnights per month • 5-10% travel for Regional/National meetings • This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please. Responsibilities • Executing sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals for Ensure®, Glucerna®, and Juven® • Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the sales direction • Identify customer needs and deliver on sales opportunities accordingly • Utilize Abbott Nutrition promotional materials to targeted healthcare professionals • Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment • Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities Key Competencies • Persistence • Persuasiveness • Strong initiative • Results-Oriented / Will to win • Strategic planning and execution • Identify and prioritize call points • Adaptability and coachability • Sales and learning agility • Integrity Education and Experience Required • Bachelor's Degree Preferred • 2-3 years of sales experience • B2B selling experience • Cold-Calling experience • Experience building own book of business • Strong business acumen • Displayed characteristics of GRIT, Persistence, Adaptability and Drive 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, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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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