Sharon Knecht

Sharon Knecht is a highly accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Currently serving as a District Sales Trainer and Senior Diabetes Sales Specialist at Abbott since February 2020, Sharon has received notable recognition as a two-time President’s Cup Award Winner, achieving ranks of 2nd and 5th out of 204 in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Previous roles include Medical Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Senior Cardiovascular Sales Specialist at Novartis, and various positions at Hospira Worldwide and Johnson & Johnson Medical Device and Diagnostics, where responsibilities encompassed promoting advanced medical technologies and establishing strategic relationships within healthcare settings. Sharon's career began at Pfizer as a Professional Healthcare Representative, and includes volunteer work with the American Diabetes Association. Sharon holds an M.Ed./BBA in Sport Management, Marketing, and Communications from Cleveland State University.