Customer Relations Manager Benelux - Abbott Diabetes Care

Abbott Labs (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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Netherlands - Hoofddorp Until 8/29/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026
Job description

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott Diabetes Care, we are transforming the way people living with diabetes manage their health through innovative glucose monitoring solutions.
We are looking for a Customer Relations Manager Benelux to lead customer service excellence across the region, ensuring high-quality operations, strong partner performance, and continuous improvement of the customer experience.
Based in Hoofddorp, you will play a key role at the intersection of regional strategy, local execution, and external partner management.

Your impact

In this role, you will:
  • Drive best-in-class customer experience for patients and healthcare professionals
  • Ensure high-quality delivery from external customer service partners
  • Enable efficient, scalable operations across Benelux
  • Act as a key connector between EMEAP and local markets

Key responsibilities

🔹 Regional leadership & stakeholder management

  • Act as Customer Service Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Benelux within EMEAP
  • Serve as a key interface between regional teams and local markets
  • Translate business needs into efficient operational solutions

🔹 Vendor management & operational oversight

  • Manage and oversee third-party customer service providers (BPOs)
  • Ensure performance against service levels, quality standards, and FTE plans
  • Build and maintain strong, performance-driven partnerships

🔹 Continuous improvement & CX transformation

  • Identify process and quality gaps and implement improvement plans
  • Drive customer experience (CX) initiatives across the region
  • Lead local and regional transformation projects

🔹 Key initiatives (examples)

  • Roll-out of proactive outbound customer engagement
  • Optimization of HCP support lines
  • Enhanced complaint routing processes
  • Transition of activities from shared service centers (e.g. Lisbon)
  • Support for new solutions and innovations (e.g. AID)

Your profile

  • Solid experience in Customer Service / Customer Operations / CX
  • Proven track record in vendor/BPO management
  • Experience in process improvement, transformation, or CX projects
  • Ability to influence across multiple markets and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical mindset and hands-on execution
  • Fluent in English (Dutch and/or French is a strong plus)

Why join Abbott Diabetes Care?

  • Make an impact in a fast-growing, meaningful healthcare environment
  • Take ownership of regional and cross-functional topics
  • Be part of a transformation journey in Customer Experience
  • Work in a dynamic, international hub in Hoofddorp

Diversity & Inclusion

Abbott is an equal opportunity employer committed to employee diversity and inclusion.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Customer Service

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Hoofddorp : Wegalaan 9

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

About this role

Summary

Lead customer service operations and improve customer experience in Benelux region

Job title

Customer Relations Manager Benelux - Abbott Diabetes Care

Experience level

proven track record

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicevendor managementprocess improvementstakeholder influenceanalytical mindset

Preferred skills

DutchFrench

Specializations

customer servicevendor managementprocess improvementCX projects
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

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