About Abbott

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

The Opportunity

The Sales Representative position will be working remotely for our business unit Infectious Diseases at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Netherlands which is located in Hoofddorp.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics specializes in providing innovative diagnostic solutions to improve patient care, offering a wide range of point-of-care (POC) testing systems designed to deliver rapid and accurate results directly at the care site and in diverse healthcare settings.

The role will be responsible for achieving sales objectives, promoting Abbott’s POC products and services across Primary & Secondary Care sectors and developing key accounts within the specified geographic sector.

What You’ll Do

Drive market development and build strong, sustainable customer relationships to achieve sales targetsPromote, position, and execute the Abbott RDx ID product portfolio within the assigned territoryPrepare tailored proposals for customers and manage the full contract processMonitor market trends and competitive activities and provide regular insights and reportingDeliver product and application training to customers within the regionRepresent Abbott at round tables, conferences, exhibitions, and other national and international eventsEnsure accurate documentation of customer visits and sales activities in the CRM system

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proven sales experience in the laboratory diagnostics market in the NetherlandsStrong track record in winning new business and building lasting, trust‑based customer relationshipsResults‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a teamAbility to clearly articulate product features, benefits, solutions, value propositions and total cost of ownership to secure long‑term strategic businessStrong problem‑solving skills and a consultative approach to identifying customer needs and solutionsPositive, energetic team player with a high level of initiative and enthusiasmExcellent organizational, facilitation and presentation abilitiesStrong communication skills with persuasive impact across different customer levelsDriven by objectives, solution‑oriented, able to meet deadlines and committed to customer satisfactionWillingness to travel (approximately 70–80%)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory diagnostics salesStrong understanding of the laboratory environment and diagnostics industry landscapeExperience driving or supporting change initiatives within customer‑focused organizationsAbility to think creatively and challenge established practices to identify innovative solutionsExperience working on strategic topics and contributing to long‑term business planningProficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

What can we offer you?

Abbott provides a varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities, and a good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests, and opportunities.