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numbers or percentages please..
Abbott
Solvay
NQ
opinions and why
Abbott
Solvay
NQ
opinions and why
all NQ gone
all Solvay gone (phew)
all teams down to two (or fewer) reps with rural geographies gutted entirely (phew)
this is the end
NQ 90% or higher, why? this contract is 3 years old, was used to launch drugs, nothing launching. Certriad death final nail. 10% will remain because there are some territories with only one abbott or no abbott reps.
Solvay 80%. Abbott bought for Androgel and any other products that it can produce, they didnt buy the reps.
Abbott 20% territories with 3-4 abbott reps will be reduced to 2-3 abbott managers go from having 8-10 reps to 12-14. Abbott has tried over and over to find more for managers to do, ie: dinner with doctors, abbott point person, etc without any serious implementation or successes.
That is my thoughts, I dont know but have been through 5 of these things and this is how it usually falls, with exception of contract that is a new mix into the equation.
So do DMs get the boot, become account managers or demoted to rep? Would this be on an as-needed basis by territory/geography? WE HAVE WAY TOO MANY, DOING NADA! I hope mine gets the Big "B"! Good for nothing other than collecting a paycheck.
Stop speculating! No one really knows what will be happening.
AGREE! However, All Stars and Rising Stars will be protected. It makes no sense to let go your BEST sales reps. Fortunately, I am a multiple All Star winner.
AGREE! However, All Stars and Rising Stars will be protected. It makes no sense to let go your BEST sales reps. Fortunately, I am a multiple All Star winner.
Last year during one of the realignments, Abbott let a 2009 National Captain go because she went from the top to the bottom of rankings. Now let me ask you this: so from Dec 2009 to Jan 2010 did this reps. do anything differently? Nope! She was an excellent rep. and is now with AZ. Their gain; Abbott's loss.
I too am a Platinum All Star and I don't count myself safe for a single second. Just as with All Star, who stays and who goes during this next wave of layoffs involves a little luck, some skill and simply being in the right place at the right time (oh and maybe throw in a little politics for those who are favored vs not). Nothing more/nothing less. And this wisdom comes from 20 years in this stinking industry. Trust me, I've seen and heard it ALL! May you end up on the side of the chopping block that you wish for. I know I just want OUT!
AGREE! However, All Stars and Rising Stars will be protected. It makes no sense to let go your BEST sales reps. Fortunately, I am a multiple All Star winner.
What is in that pipe you been smokin'? That makes absolutely NO difference. Anybody that has been around the block a time or two knows that there is a lot of luck in being All Star. I am a multiple All Star winner and a National Captain and have seen several folks with multiple All Star winners get cut. I make be next....and I am betting you could be on the chopping block too. If you aren't, you should be simply based on the fact you have an overblown opinion of your worth! Get over yourself already.
My All Star awards are legit - - - I take pride in going out everyday to SELL!!! If we all make a 110% effort in doing our SALES job, layoffs would not be in our vocabulary. PERFORMANCE is rewarded! It is simple - make your numbers and you will have a great job.
My All Star awards are legit - - - I take pride in going out everyday to SELL!!! If we all make a 110% effort in doing our SALES job, layoffs would not be in our vocabulary. PERFORMANCE is rewarded! It is simple - make your numbers and you will have a great job.