Field Technical Engineer

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Electrophysiology Field Technical Engineer

Location - Lisbon

Position main goals:

• The incumbent is responsible for the sales and promotion of Division products related to
the management of arrhythmias and technical support to medical personnel belonging to
his/her own area of competence and education/training activities.
• Servicing the current customer base, increasing sales within that base and establishing
new accounts.
• Ensure that all Abbott standing Regulatory and Quality Procedures are followed.
• Depth understanding of our product lines and support management in the formulation of
sales strategies and goals.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
• Achieve sales quota per plan.
• Implement comprehensive plans to increase market penetration in his/her area.
• Implement marketing strategies for product launches. Carry out market prospection.
• Provide technical support during EP procedures using Abbott equipment.
• Maintain business operations in accordance with corporate policies (pricing, quotes,
credit terms and expenses).
• Maintain a plan of regular visits to customers, in order to identify their needs and
business opportunities.
• Participate in local and international scientific congresses, giving all support to
customers.
• Maintain good knowledge/awareness of competitive products.
• Responsible to actively participate with Customer Service Department on getting the
orders from hospitals.

• Responsible for Public Tender Hospitals and provide timely Tenders Department with all 
information required to submit offers of his/her area of responsibility.  
• Control and report consignments in Hospitals and own trunk stock to Customer Service 
and Regional Sales Manager.  
• To report and keep his/her immediate Manager informed about his/her business progress 
and assisting him/her to build the yearly operating plan. 
• Plan his/her weekly travel schedule, informing his/her manager. 
• Represent the company in professional manner with highest integrity, following Abbott 
commercial practices policy and assuring all EMEA current Business Ethics, Regulatory 
and Quality procedures are followed. 
• Responsible for doing and filling CRF & inventories of products into hospitals following 
RA/QA procedures. 
Responsibilities for all functions: 
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being 
performed by people assigned to. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and 
responsibilities. 
• When tasks and responsibilities are assigned outside the scope of normal duties, the 
employee must understand the level of decision making for which he/she is responsible 
and, if in doubt, clarify with his/her supervisor. 

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES 

• University Degree; Paramedical; Biomedical and/or Electronic Engineer    
Knowledge and skills (e.g. languages, PC, …) 
• High English level 
• Medical background (preferable) 
• Information System knowledge (Microsoft Office) 
Natural abilities (team player, stress resistant, discretion, good communicator, etc.) 
• Professional image 
• Communication skills 
• Ethical character 
• Willing to travel extensively 
• Hard worker 
• High level of confidence and proactivity 

 

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

     

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

        

LOCATION:

Portugal : Remote

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)