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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title

Sr. Team Leader - Abbott Nutrition

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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

This position works out of our **Minneapolis, MN** location in the Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

What You’ll Work On

+ **Business Ownership** :

+ Holds full P&L accountability for the Target business, with responsibility for Net Sales, Trade ROI, and Profit Delivery.

+ Leads the development and execution of annual Joint Business Plans (JBP) with Target, aligning financial commitments, distribution, pricing, and promotional strategies.

+ **Team Leadership & Development** :

+ Inspires, coaches, and develops a high-performing sales team, building bench strength and succession readiness. Reporting responsibility is three direct reports, including Account Managers and an Analyst.

+ Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ **Customer Leadership** :

+ Builds and sustains senior-level relationships with Target across all relevant parts of the business.

+ Positions Abbott Nutrition as a category growth partner by championing innovation, shaping assortment and shelf strategies, and delivering insights that drive category expansion.

+ **Digital & Omni-channel Acceleration** :

+ Leads Abbott Nutrition’s omni-channel strategy with Target, including Roundel retail media, Target.com, and in-store activation, ensuring seamless integration across the shopper journey.

+ Leverages best-in-class digital commerce practices to deliver incremental traffic, conversion, and share growth.

+ **Cross-functional Collaboration** :

+ Orchestrates cross-functional teams across Sales Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Shopper Insights to deliver flawless execution against joint business objectives.

+ Partners with key internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners to deliver forecast accuracy commitments and supply chain excellence.

+ **Data & Insights** :

+ Utilizes Target Vendor IQ, Nielsen/IRI syndicated data, and shopper panels to uncover growth opportunities and influence assortment and pricing decisions.

+ Translates insights into actionable customer strategies and measurable results.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.

+ 8+ years of progressive experience in CPG/FMCG sales, with at least 3+ years managing large-scale retail accounts; direct Target experience strongly preferred.

+ Proven track record of P&L ownership, delivering profitable growth, and leading successful Joint Business Plans with major retailers.

+ Demonstrated expertise in omni-channel commerce, retail media, and data-driven decision-making.

+ Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing direct reports.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with senior customer stakeholders.

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** https://abbottbenefits.com/ (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

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

The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]