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Pediatric Sales Specialist - Montgomery County, MD

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

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you used data to change your approach to a goal.

What they are checking: Analytical habits that help a rep focus effort where it pays off.

Tell me about the most competitive environment you've worked in.

What they are checking: Whether they thrive under competition, since formula is a crowded market.

How would you stay compliant while still being helpful to the offices you visit?

What they are checking: Balancing helpfulness with healthcare sales rules.

What do you think is the hardest part of this job?

What they are checking: Realistic understanding of field sales, including rejection and slow results.

What would you do

Montgomery County has large pediatric groups and health systems. How would you approach a big group practice versus a solo doctor?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt their approach to different practice sizes and decision structures.

How would you earn a pediatrician's trust in your first few visits?

What they are checking: Whether they plan to be useful, prepared and honest from the start.

A practice tells you they follow hospital formula choices and don't decide themselves. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Understanding how hospital and office decisions connect and how to influence both.

How would you handle a call where the doctor is clearly rushed and annoyed?

What they are checking: Emotional intelligence and the judgment to keep it short and come back later.

About the work

What's your understanding of the science behind infant formula ingredients like HMOs?

What they are checking: Whether they have started learning the clinical story and can discuss it accurately.

How would you keep track of what each office needs and what you promised them?

What they are checking: Follow-through, which is how reps build credibility over time.

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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 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 and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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 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 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 Montgomery County, MD has an opportunity for a Pediatric Sales Specialist . This position is responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Pediatric Nutritional products in hospital and office settings. TERRITORY • The ideal candidate will be based out of Montgomery County, MD • Territory includes DC, Arlington, Montgomery County • No overnights for territory coverage • Company car provided. • This position does not offer relocation. Local candidates only, please. WHAT YOU’LL DO Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office settings for Similac and PediaSure. • Hospital negotiations and contracting. • Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment. • New product launches. • An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians and Nurses. • Effective administrative skills. • Budget management. • Ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy. • Desire to be self- motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short- and long-term goals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING • Bachelor's degree required. • The ideal candidate will be individuals with 2+ years of healthcare sales experience combined with clinical experience (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses). • Stability and proven success in sales • Subject matter expert and high business acumen • Knowledge of hospital settings, specifically within pediatrics a plus. • Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s). 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 $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, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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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