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Sales Specialist jobs at AbbVie involve driving adoption of its pharmaceutical and immunology portfolio across U.S. territories. The company has a consistent track record of supporting international candidates through the full visa sponsorship process, including work authorization for both temporary and permanent residency pathways.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Job Description
This is a hybrid role including in office and remote working days. Must be resident or relocatable to Austin TX area.
The Aesthetics Sales Associate (ASA) is a sales support position with responsibility for growing the aesthetic market and supporting the aligned Sales division. In this role, the ASA is responsible for sales performance aligned to the portfolio of products and Inside Sales team. The ASA will increase their aligned business unit sales revenue by managing house accounts, managing leads in aligned regions, managing target accounts in aligned regions, and addressing non-target account inquiries. The ASA will also provide coverage to Inside Sales territories that have a Leave of Absence (LOA) or vacancy.
The ASA will provide training on Allergan Aesthetics products and programs through virtual education and will utilize marketing tools and resources to increase awareness and knowledge of the aesthetic market, Allergan aesthetic brands, and Allergan aesthetic programs. The ASA will also provide information and education for net new and emerging accounts. The ASA will have strong collaboration with sales management and peers to support sales goals and meet customers needs for training, education, and sales support.
The successful candidate will facilitate sales for the company through a sales model using primarily phone and virtual communication. The ASA must be able to exercise multi-tasking abilities and operate in a fast-paced environment that endorses constant change. The ASA is responsible for working independently to manage sales activity in an assigned geography and possess the professionalism and ability to effectively interact with customers, the sales force, and upper management counterparts. The number of accounts requiring support will vary based on leads, house accounts, and Inside Sales vacancies. The number of customers proactively supported in a vacant region will be based on how many vacant territories are being covered during a select period. The ASA will be on a measure by objectives compensation plan with a focused placed on the regions aligned and the national inside sales facial division.
The employee must conduct their work activities in compliance with all Allergan internal requirements and with all applicable regulatory requirements. Allergan internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively utilize competitive Inside Sales selling techniques to achieve sales objectives. Sales processes must be focused on market growth, product growth, and customer experience. Utilization of sales systems and tools to help with sales planning and impactful customer interactions. Pre-plan sales calls and maintain efficient time management skills to ensure optimal customer contact and highest level of customer service to accounts within a designated geography and targeted list of accounts provided by management. Manage multiple department priorities around sales initiatives and training activities.
- Responsible for support provided to accounts in LOA or vacant territories. Consistent communication with management and peers to ensure achievement of sales goals and positive customer journey experience. Responsible for assisting new accounts, managing existing customer accounts, managing sample allocation, placing orders, providing marketing materials, and educating accounts on products, programs, and resources. Also includes execution on campaigns/promotions, new product launches, training on Allergan programs.
- Responsible for supporting Inside Sales department with in-bound calls from non-target and house accounts by answering product and product-related questions, segmenting accounts based on potential sales opportunities. Educate the prospect/customer regarding indications, contraindications, and safety of the products, and how they fulfill the needs of the prospect/customer. Provide technical training to the prospect/customer on application and use of the company’s products.
- Based on business needs, responsibilities may also include participating in marketing specific initiatives that are aligned to overall business unit’s key strategic priorities.
- Responsible for assisting IS Manager with program education on Allergan programs by providing virtual trainings on a regular schedule.
- Collaborate with Management and field counterparts - Acts as sales support for more general customer inquiries. Work cross functionally with field sales to drive sales objectives; cultivates client relationships; develops and shares reports on all calls and responses.
- Recognize and acknowledge department and customer issues, or problems and their potential impact on sales and development of a business relationship and/or development of an Inside Sales representative. Obtain information needed to accurately understand problems and needs; use this information to determine solutions and formulate new and innovative ideas; consistently solve internal and external customer problems in a manner that exceeds corporate expectations.
- Attend sales training and sales meetings as required. Complete administrative responsibilities such as: monthly sales report, quarterly business plan, presentations, expense reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required
- 2 years of customer service and/or sales experience preferred
- Ability to work independently, highly organized, and strong communication skills is required
- Track record of strong sales performance or outstanding customer service
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Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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Align your credentials to specialty pharma expectations
AbbVie Sales Specialist roles typically require a science-related or business degree backed by documented territory sales results. Before applying, update your resume to reflect therapeutic area knowledge, not just sales metrics.
Target roles tied to AbbVie's flagship therapies
Openings supporting immunology, oncology, or aesthetics portfolios are the most active hiring areas at AbbVie. Filtering your search by therapeutic category helps you reach hiring managers who regularly work with sponsored candidates.
Clarify your visa category early in recruiter conversations
AbbVie sponsors multiple visa types including H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT. Naming your specific category upfront prevents wasted time and signals that you understand the process, which builds recruiter confidence.
Factor H-1B cap timing into your offer negotiations
If you need an H-1B and aren't already cap-exempt, USCIS registration opens each March for an October 1 start. Structure your expected start date conversation with AbbVie's recruiting team around this window from the beginning.
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Prepare for a multi-stage interview process before filing begins
AbbVie's sales hiring typically includes a ride-along or business presentation component. Completing these rounds efficiently matters because your employer can't begin LCA filing with the DOL until after a formal offer is extended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Specialists?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Sales Specialist roles. If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your employer must register you during USCIS's March registration window for an October 1 start date. If you're transferring an existing H-1B from another employer, AbbVie can file a transfer petition and you can start work as soon as the receipt notice is issued.
How do I apply for Sales Specialist jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal, where roles are listed by therapeutic area and geography. The process typically includes a recruiter screen, hiring manager interviews, and a panel or field assessment. Migrate Mate surfaces active AbbVie Sales Specialist openings in one place, so you can track new postings and apply directly without missing time-sensitive listings.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Sales Specialist roles?
AbbVie sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, E-3 visa, TN visa, J-1 visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Sales Specialist positions, along with immigrant visa pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. Australian citizens often pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be renewed indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa category, which requires no petition filing.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Sales Specialist candidates?
AbbVie generally looks for a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, business, or related field, along with prior pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience. Candidates who can demonstrate consistent quota attainment and familiarity with a specific therapeutic area, such as immunology or oncology, are more competitive. Business-to-healthcare sales backgrounds transfer well even without direct pharma experience.
How do I understand the visa filing timeline once I receive an offer from AbbVie?
After a formal offer, AbbVie's immigration team works with outside counsel to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which must be certified before the visa petition can be submitted to USCIS. Standard processing takes several months, but premium processing is available for H-1B petitions when faster adjudication is needed. Your start date will be negotiated around these filing windows.