Sales Representative – Infectious Disease – Netherlands (m/f/d)

## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **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 — creating more possibilities for people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in more than 150 countries. **The Opportunity** We are looking for a Sales Representative (m/f/d) in **part-time (3 days per week)** to strengthen our Infectious Diseases business at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics in the Netherlands. In this role, you will take ownership of the **southern region of the Netherlands**, driving business growth and building strong customer relationships within your territory. Abbott offers a broad range of innovative diagnostic solutions – from highly automated laboratory platforms to molecular and immunological testing systems – used worldwide for early detection, therapy monitoring, and preventive healthcare. Our point-of-care (POC) diagnostic solutions enable testing directly at the site of care, providing rapid and reliable results. This allows for immediate clinical decision-making and contributes to improved patient outcomes and overall quality of care. This position is responsible for achieving sales objectives, promoting Abbott’s POC portfolio across Primary & Secondary Care, and developing key customer relationships within the assigned territory. **What You’ll Do** - Take full ownership of the Southern Netherlands territory, driving sales performance and market development - Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships across Primary & Secondary Care - Promote and position Abbott’s Infectious Disease POC portfolio strategically within your region - Identify and develop new business opportunities and key accounts - Prepare tailored proposals and manage the full contract lifecycle - Align with internal stakeholders on commercial strategy and share relevant market insights - Monitor market trends and competitor activities, providing regular feedback - Deliver product training and application support to customers - Represent Abbott at conferences, exhibitions, and industry events - Ensure accurate documentation of all activities in the CRM system **Required Qualifications & Skills** - Proven experience in sales within the laboratory diagnostics market in the Netherlands - Strong track record in acquiring new business and building sustainable customer relationships - Ability to work independently in a part-time, field-based role with high ownership - Strong communication and influencing skills across different stakeholder levels - Customer-focused, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills - Excellent organizational and presentation abilities - Proactive, energetic personality with a hands-on mentality - Results-driven with a strong commitment to achieving targets - **Fluency in Dutch and English is a must** - Willingness to travel (approx. 70–80%) **Preferred Qualifications & Skills** - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in laboratory diagnostics sales - Strong understanding of the Dutch healthcare and diagnostics landscape - Experience in managing complex sales processes and strategic accounts - Ability to challenge the status quo and bring innovative ideas to customers - Experience contributing to mid- to long-term business strategies - Proficiency 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 wor…