Manager, Regional Sales Support
AbbottAbout the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Manager, Regional Sales Support – Infectious Disease Division
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Abbott Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics (RMDx) – Infectious Disease (ID) is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Regional Sales Support Manager to lead and elevate a high-performing team of (RSS) professionals at a national level. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in commercial operations, sales enablement, or healthcare experience who are passionate about driving strategic execution and empowering field teams to succeed.
As the Regional Sales Support Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational backbone of the sales organization. You will lead a team that ensures precision in contract and data management, excellence in internal coordination, and seamless execution of strategic initiatives. Your leadership will directly impact the effectiveness of commercial sales roles and leaders, enabling them to focus on delivering innovative diagnostic solutions and improving patient outcomes. This is a 100% office based role. The Infectious Disease portfolio includes the following product lines: ID NOW™ PLATFORM (Influenza, Covid-19, RSV, Strep A), BinaxNOW™ COVID-19/Flu A&B Combo, DETERMINE HIV-1/2™, BinaxNOW™ Streptococcus pneumoniae & Legionella, BinaxNOW® Malaria, Clearview™ hCG, Clearview™ PBP2a SA.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Regional Sales Support (RSS) professionals supporting ten US sales regions.
Recruit, hire and onboard new RSS team members to support regional growth and evolving business needs
Design and implement scalable processes that improve efficiency, data accuracy, and internal alignment across sales operations.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Contracts, and Distribution to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
Monitor and report on team performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Oversee CRM data integrity, contract tracking, proposal workflows, and reporting tools such as Salesforce.com and PowerBI.
Serve as a point of escalation for complex operational challenges and ensure timely resolution.
Collaborate with commercial leadership to align RSS support with evolving business priorities.
Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops, training programs, and process optimization.
Support training and integration of new RSS team members and field sales personnel.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum 5 years experience in sales operations or commercial support.
Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams and leading cross-functional projects.
Proven track record of strong leadership skills, coaching skills, and developing talent.
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