JOB DESCRIPTION:
*Field-based, Open to Candidates across the UK*
Unlock your potential as an Abbott Commercial Intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. At Abbott, you can:
- Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
- Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
- Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
- Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office
The Opportunity
Our ID (Infectious Disease) business has an exciting opportunity for one Intern / Year in Industry Placement Student to join our Sales Team as a field based Commercial Intern.
Supporting the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics group in leading the move toward Point Of Care testing within both a primary and secondary care setting, requiring managing and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders and pathways.
Through assisting the Key Account Managers to achieve regional / organisational goals (with guidance from a mentor), you’ll learn and gain hands on experience of a challenging diagnostic healthcare market, sales process and various stages of the sales funnel along with understanding of how a leading global organisation works including experience of internal systems and processes.
Luca, a current intern, has said “I have enjoyed my time here at Abbott very much. So far, I have gotten to know many people in different aspects of the business and have worked on a variety of projects which have allowed me to improve many important work environment skills. In my role, I have also been given the responsibility and opportunity to present ideas to senior management which has also improved my confidence in translating ideas into words and presenting. Most importantly, everyone that I have met have been very welcoming and kind, allowing me to settle into work seamlessly.”
Main Accountabilities
- Collaborate on Projects: Work closely with Manager and designated Mentor to deliver on key project and initiatives
- Sales Analysis & Forecasting: Utilise sales data to analyse trends, prepare forecasts and provide insights to help inform strategic decision making
- Reporting & Presenting: Create detailed and accurate reports, confidently present findings to sales and management team
- Market Research: Conduct market research to identify new potential customers to help drive business growth
- Customer Relationship Management: Help maintain and develop customer relationships by attending customer meetings as appropriate on behalf of the Key Account Manager
- Internal System Proficiency: Learn and become proficient in internal systems including CRM, updating and maintaining sales records accordingly
What are we looking for?
You will currently be studying a bachelors level qualification, with preference given to those in the areas of Business/Marketing, Finance/Accounting or Sciences. That said, if this role is of interest to you, and your study is in a different field, we'd love to review your cover letter talking through what attracted you about this opportunity - we're open to being influenced!
Given the nature of our sales team and field based working, you will need to be a naturally energetic self starter, be comfortable managing your own time, and be flexible to traveling within the UK (with full driving licence) as required.
To Apply:
- To apply, please submit your CV. Closing date for applications is 4th April 2025.
- Interviews will be conducted from early April 2025
Abbott is proud to see a number of our students return to us for permanent roles post-graduation, and our internship opportunities are a stepping stone to a longer-term career with us. To be eligible therefore to apply, it is a requirement that candidates can demonstrate the assured on-going right to work, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, thus must be already eligible to work in the UK, or able to apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require future sponsorship.
By submitting your application, you consent for your details to be shared with our Third Party Labour supplier who are working on behalf of Abbott on this position.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Administrative Support
DIVISION:
LOCATION:United Kingdom > Stockport : Pepper Road, Bio-Stat House, Bramhall Technology Park, Hazel Grove
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
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