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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.  

In Germany, Abbott has approximately 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena, Hamburg and Munich. 

Working at Abbott  

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:  

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of 

• An attractive benefits package (a company bike, employee stock purchase program) 

• 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.  

• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry 

• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team 

• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication 

• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise 

The Position

The position of Sales Operations & Support Specialist (m/f/d) is within our Cardiometabolic Business Unit located at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Germany GmbH in Cologne. In the role you will provide operational and commercial support to the sales organization and customers, enabling the field sales team to focus on strategic sales activities and customer development.

Your Tasks:

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures. 
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. 
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Responsible for preparation, coordination, and submission of commercial quotations and contract documentation in alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Coordination of vendor management activities and processing of purchase orders in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Process improvements: Identify and implement ways to improve processes within sales operations and administrative workflows.
• Supports SAP Warehouse & Inventory Transactions for Instruments.
• Update of new and existing customers /database.
• Supporting the Sales Team & Country Manager through detailed reports, statistics and analysis. 
  

Your Qualification:

• Basic commercial training degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Work experience in Medical Devices / diagnostics or similar environment.
• Experience with CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Understanding of data governance and reporting processes.
• Ideally experience delivering change initiatives and facilitating change in a customer focused organization.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

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. 

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.  

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-

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