Merchandiser

Description

Job Summary: You will be responsible for developing and executing commercial management in an assigned territory, ensuring achievement of sales and display objectives at points of sale. Key Highlights: 1. Professional development within a leading international healthcare company. 2. A company recognized for its diversity and workplace inclusion. 3. Access to a broad portfolio of branded generic medicines. **MERCHANDISER** At Abbott, we promote equal opportunity. We invite individuals with disabilities to apply, ensuring an inclusive and accessible selection process. A valid disability certificate issued by an authorized entity is required to guarantee appropriate support and accommodations throughout the process. **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader that creates innovative science to improve people’s health. We are always looking ahead—anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, take care of yourself and your family, be authentically you, and live a fulfilling life. You will have access to: * Professional development with an international company where you can build the career you dream of. * A company recognized as a top workplace in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune. * A company recognized as one of the best large workplaces, as well as a top workplace for diversity, working mothers, women executives, and women scientists. At Abbott, we promote equal opportunity. We invite individuals with disabilities to apply, ensuring an inclusive and accessible selection process. A valid disability certificate issued by an authorized entity is required to guarantee appropriate support and accommodations throughout the process. This position is located in Cali within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). We are committed to bringing the benefits of our reliable medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our extensive portfolio of high-quality, differentiated branded generic medicines spans multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women’s health, cardiometabolic conditions, pain management / central nervous system, and respiratory diseases. **What You’ll Do** You will be responsible for developing and executing commercial management in an assigned territory, ensuring achievement of sales, coverage, frequency, and execution objectives at points of sale. You will drive brand growth, ensure product availability and display, implement commercial activities, manage inventory, and collect market and competitive intelligence. **Your key responsibilities will include:** * Visiting customers according to the established route plan. * Presenting and promoting the product portfolio. * Executing customer- and channel-specific commercial plans. * Achieving sales, coverage, and volume targets. * Ensuring appropriate inventory levels and preventing stockouts. * Verifying expiration dates and proper product display. * Implementing point-of-purchase (POP) materials and promotional activities. * Managing product returns and transfers. * Analyzing channel and competitive behavior. * Preparing administrative and commercial reports. * Keeping point-of-sale information up to date. **Required Qualifications** Based on the functions described above, the essential competencies are: Education * High school diploma, technical or technological degree, or university degree in commercial, administrative, marketing, or related fields. Experience * Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or traditional channel sales. * Experience managing customers and points of sale. * Knowledge of commercial execution and inventory management. Competencies * Results orientation and goal achievement. * Negotiation and sales skills. * Planning and organization. * Commercial analytical ability. * Effective communication. * Information management and report preparation. * Fieldwork and customer service**.** **Preferred Qualifications** * Specific experience in the traditional channel. * Knowledge of POP material implementation. * Experience executing promotional and marketing activities. * Familiarity with commercial metrics (coverage, frequency, volume, turnover). * Knowledge of supply and display processes. * Experience analyzing competition and market behavior. Apply Now Follow your professional aspirations with Abbott to explore 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 workforce diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.