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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 Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for an Inside Sales Representative in our Therapeutic Nutrition division.
The representative must be willing to relocate to cities throughout the country to obtain a Field Sales force position. Relocation is required for most positions and relocation assistance is provided.
An assignment as an inside sales representative is intended to be 12 to 24 months in duration and is designed to accelerate and promote high-performing internal sales representatives into the Abbott Nutrition Field Sales organization. The assignment is designed to train and develop future field sales representatives and provide the experience and knowledge necessary to be successful in their future Field Sales role. Abbott’s Inside Sales position provides quality service and products to Abbott Nutrition customers. Inside sales sells to and/or provides services to institutional customers, including, physicians, registered dietitians, nurses and various healthcare professionals. Inside sales representatives work as a collaborative partner with field sales force to drive AN business. Strong relationships among healthcare professionals are built by providing service, support and education in alignment with sales and marketing strategies and direction.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for selling Abbott Nutrition’s portfolio of products to various market segments. The inside sales representative exhibits expertise in analyzing the facility's needs, educating healthcare professionals about the products and services that Abbott offers to result in optimal patient care and improved outcomes.
- Demonstrate the ability to address each customer's unique needs, while providing them with the proper information and appropriate solution based on the customer’s specific needs and interests.
- Sells products ethically and in accordance with the company’s sales process and agreed marketing strategy.
- Makes compelling and persuasive sales calls to designated customers resulting in sales of products.
- Maximizes revenue and market share of products in territory and achieves/exceeds sales targets.
- Build, maintain and leverage relationships with existing Abbott customers during short- and long-term field territory vacancies.
- May assist in the training and development of sales representatives.
- The inside sales representative will develop effective selling skills by way of prospecting, responding to inbound, or placing outbound calls to field customer account locations.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the internal systems.
- Accountability / Scope/Budget: The inside sales representative is accountable for a targeted number of healthcare facilities, in accordance with sales direction. The focus of accountability lies in the area of ensuring that the representative positively influences the product decisions of the healthcare professional.
- It is mandatory that the representative is personally aware of and in compliance with the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and federal regulations concerning Abbott products.
- The representative must appropriately manage health care professionals (HCP) concerns regarding products, patient education services, reimbursement issues, contract requirements and continuing education.
- Sales presentations and sample distribution both play a major role in Abbott customer satisfaction. Representatives are responsible for managing a territory budget and are expected to, based on sales direction, utilize the appropriate budgetary guidelines that bring maximum benefit to the customer and Abbott.
Key Competencies
- Persuasiveness
- Persistence
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferred in fields of Nutrition, Business, or Communication.
- A strong business acumen.
- Nutritional or science background is preferred.
- Ideal candidates would have a proven track record of success in product or relationship-based sales.
- Demonstrated leadership and the drive to achieve beyond what is expected.
- Excellent customer relationship building skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, persuasiveness and active listening skills.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and open to coaching and mentoring from others.
- Initiative and strong planning and time management skills.
- A strong interest in sales and the ability to meet or exceed sales and activity quotas.
- Proficiency in computer skills and use of sales databases.
- Ability to manage monthly budget responsibilities for product gratis and literature distribution.
- Demonstrated Abbott Leadership Core Competencies as required.
- Proactive self-starter, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and sales focused to expand the client relationship.
- Enthusiasm and passion are a must!
- Percent Travel Required: 10% - 30%.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and adult nutritional products.
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : RP03
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
The base pay for this position is
$20.85 – $41.75/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for an Inside Sales Representative in our Therapeutic Nutrition division.
The representative must be willing to relocate to cities throughout the country to obtain a Field Sales force position. Relocation is required for most positions and relocation assistance is provided.
An assignment as an inside sales representative is intended to be 12 to 24 months in duration and is designed to accelerate and promote high-performing internal sales representatives into the Abbott Nutrition Field Sales organization. The assignment is designed to train and develop future field sales representatives and provide the experience and knowledge necessary to be successful in their future Field Sales role. Abbott’s Inside Sales position provides quality service and products to Abbott Nutrition customers. Inside sales sells to and/or provides services to institutional customers, including, physicians, registered dietitians, nurses and various healthcare professionals. Inside sales representatives work as a collaborative partner with field sales force to drive AN business. Strong relationships among healthcare professionals are built by providing service, support and education in alignment with sales and marketing strategies and direction.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for selling Abbott Nutrition’s portfolio of products to various market segments. The inside sales representative exhibits expertise in analyzing the facility's needs, educating healthcare professionals about the products and services that Abbott offers to result in optimal patient care and improved outcomes.
- Demonstrate the ability to address each customer's unique needs, while providing them with the proper information and appropriate solution based on the customer’s specific needs and interests.
- Sells products ethically and in accordance with the company’s sales process and agreed marketing strategy.
- Makes compelling and persuasive sales calls to designated customers resulting in sales of products.
- Maximizes revenue and market share of products in territory and achieves/exceeds sales targets.
- Build, maintain and leverage relationships with existing Abbott customers during short- and long-term field territory vacancies.
- May assist in the training and development of sales representatives.
- The inside sales representative will develop effective selling skills by way of prospecting, responding to inbound, or placing outbound calls to field customer account locations.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the internal systems.
- Accountability / Scope/Budget: The inside sales representative is accountable for a targeted number of healthcare facilities, in accordance with sales direction. The focus of accountability lies in the area of ensuring that the representative positively influences the product decisions of the healthcare professional.
- It is mandatory that the representative is personally aware of and in compliance with the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and federal regulations concerning Abbott products.
- The representative must appropriately manage health care professionals (HCP) concerns regarding products, patient education services, reimbursement issues, contract requirements and continuing education.
- Sales presentations and sample distribution both play a major role in Abbott customer satisfaction. Representatives are responsible for managing a territory budget and are expected to, based on sales direction, utilize the appropriate budgetary guidelines that bring maximum benefit to the customer and Abbott.
Key Competencies
- Persuasiveness
- Persistence
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferred in fields of Nutrition, Business, or Communication.
- A strong business acumen.
- Nutritional or science background is preferred.
- Ideal candidates would have a proven track record of success in product or relationship-based sales.
- Demonstrated leadership and the drive to achieve beyond what is expected.
- Excellent customer relationship building skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, persuasiveness and active listening skills.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and open to coaching and mentoring from others.
- Initiative and strong planning and time management skills.
- A strong interest in sales and the ability to meet or exceed sales and activity quotas.
- Proficiency in computer skills and use of sales databases.
- Ability to manage monthly budget responsibilities for product gratis and literature distribution.
- Demonstrated Abbott Leadership Core Competencies as required.
- Proactive self-starter, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and sales focused to expand the client relationship.
- Enthusiasm and passion are a must!
- Percent Travel Required: 10% - 30%.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and adult nutritional products.
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : RP03
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
The base pay for this position is
$20.85 – $41.75/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Sales Representative
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the sales role. A marketing or business degree supports most B2B sales positions, but a general studies degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Representative to document the degree requirement before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Sales Representative openings by employers who have previously filed H-1B LCAs. Companies with a track record of sponsoring this specific SOC code are far more likely to have an established process and legal support already in place.
Prioritize cap-exempt or high-volume sponsors
Universities, nonprofits, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition skips the lottery entirely. For-profit employers entering the lottery must file in March for an October start, so time your offer negotiations to align with that cycle.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before discussing compensation so you know the Level I through Level IV floor and can negotiate above it confidently.
Ask employers about their LCA filing timeline
The LCA must be certified by DOL before USCIS can receive your I-129 petition. Ask your hiring manager whether they use in-house counsel or outside immigration attorneys, and what their typical LCA-to-petition timeline looks like. Delays here directly push back your start date.
Document commission structures for wage compliance
If your compensation includes variable commissions, USCIS scrutinizes whether the base salary alone meets the prevailing wage. Get the commission plan in writing and confirm the base exceeds the DOL threshold so your employer's LCA certification isn't challenged during adjudication.
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Find Sales Representative JobsSales Representative H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Representative role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. A sales role tied to technical products, enterprise software, pharmaceuticals, or financial services typically qualifies. A general retail or inside sales role without a degree requirement usually does not. The employer's job description and the SOC code they use on the LCA both matter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Representative roles most often?
Technology, pharmaceutical, financial services, and medical device companies sponsor H-1B Sales Representatives most frequently because their products require specialized knowledge that aligns with a degree requirement. Enterprise software firms in particular file LCAs for sales roles at scale. You can browse Sales Representative openings filtered by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which employers in your target industry have an active sponsorship track record.
Can my employer count variable commission toward the H-1B prevailing wage?
Not reliably. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against guaranteed, non-contingent compensation. Commission income can fluctuate and is generally not counted toward the required wage floor. Your base salary must meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. If your base alone falls short, the LCA certification may be denied or later challenged.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change sales territories or move to a new office location?
A move to a new worksite location, even within the same employer, typically requires a new or amended LCA certified for that specific metropolitan statistical area. If the prevailing wage is higher at the new location, your employer must pay the higher rate. USCIS requires an amended I-129 petition if the move constitutes a material change in the terms of your employment. Notify your employer's immigration counsel before any relocation.
How do I find Sales Representative roles where the employer already understands H-1B sponsorship?
Target employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for Sales Representative positions in prior years. These companies have existing relationships with immigration attorneys and internal processes for handling petitions. Avoid roles at companies that have never sponsored before, as the learning curve can add months to your start date. Migrate Mate surfaces Sales Representative openings filtered specifically for employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you can focus your search where sponsorship is already established.
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