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Specialty Sales Representative roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree and experience. Your employer files the PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, putting you on the path to lawful permanent residency in the U.S.
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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.
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.
- 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®, and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Our location in Los Angeles Country currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Nutrition Specialty Sales Representative.
They are responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutrition products in hospitals and office settings. Specific emphasis will be on Children’s Hospitals, Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Pediatric Allergists and Pediatricians with a focus on leading specialized nutrition brands such as ELECARE, ALIMENTUM, PEDIASURE PEPTIDE & PEDIASURE.
TERRITORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full ownership of hospital and office accounts.
- 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.
- Deliver clinical and scientific benefits and information in a sales environment by comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines.
- Work effectively with Clinical Nutrition Managers, Discharge Planners, Dietitians, HMEs and Physicians.
- Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment.
- Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 3 years of B2B experience.
- Strategic account planning experience.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Clinical/Healthcare experience (RD/RN) strongly encouraged.
- Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Practitioners in Hospital Setting and Office environment.
- Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape.
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
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.
The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
- 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®, and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Our location in Los Angeles Country currently has an opportunity for a Pediatric Nutrition Specialty Sales Representative.
They are responsible for the promotion, management, and growth of Abbott Nutrition products in hospitals and office settings. Specific emphasis will be on Children’s Hospitals, Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Pediatric Allergists and Pediatricians with a focus on leading specialized nutrition brands such as ELECARE, ALIMENTUM, PEDIASURE PEPTIDE & PEDIASURE.
TERRITORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full ownership of hospital and office accounts.
- 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.
- Deliver clinical and scientific benefits and information in a sales environment by comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines.
- Work effectively with Clinical Nutrition Managers, Discharge Planners, Dietitians, HMEs and Physicians.
- Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment.
- Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 3 years of B2B experience.
- Strategic account planning experience.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Clinical/Healthcare experience (RD/RN) strongly encouraged.
- Selling experience across a wide range of Health Care Practitioners in Hospital Setting and Office environment.
- Strong Business acumen demonstrated through solid understanding of the healthcare landscape.
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
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.
The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Specialty Sales Representative
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. If your sales role involves specialized technical knowledge, a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience can satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent standard USCIS uses for PERM-based petitions.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for sales roles. Employers with recent certification history understand the process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to unfamiliarity.
Document your specialty sales expertise before applying
PERM requires the employer to define a role needing a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Gather performance records, technical certifications, and product training credentials that distinguish your background from a generalist sales position.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting, because a below-threshold salary will stall the PERM filing before it starts.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Specialty Sales Representative openings by green card sponsorship history. You'll see which employers have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for similar roles, cutting out the guesswork of cold outreach to non-sponsoring companies.
Negotiate a sponsorship commitment before your start date
Get written confirmation of green card sponsorship in your offer letter or a side agreement. PERM can take 12 to 24 months before your I-140 is even filed, so clarifying the employer's commitment upfront protects you if personnel or budget priorities shift.
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Find Specialty Sales Representative JobsSpecialty Sales Representative Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Specialty Sales Representative role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree and your employer can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available through the PERM process. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or you can show the equivalent through a bachelor's plus substantial progressive experience in a specialized sales field.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead to permanent residency with no lottery at the petition stage. PERM labor certification adds 12 to 24 months of DOL processing before USCIS even reviews your I-140, but the outcome is a green card, not a renewable temporary status you must maintain every few years.
What does the PERM process look like for a Specialty Sales Representative?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign showing no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. For sales roles, this includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices. The job description must specify a degree requirement tied to the specialty nature of the position, not just a preference. After certification, USCIS reviews the I-140, then you file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Specialty Sales Representative roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Specialty Sales Representative openings filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history. Reviewing DOL PERM disclosure data through OFLC Wage Search also shows which employers have certified applications for comparable sales titles, giving you a targeted list of companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 filing process.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on H-1B status in a sales role?
Yes. Many H-1B holders in specialty sales pursue concurrent green card sponsorship through PERM while maintaining their H-1B status. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can change employers in the same or similar occupational category without restarting the green card process, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days.
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