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Senior Manager - Sales Training, CPT

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Neuromodulation

Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

The Opportunity

We’re actively recruiting for Sr. Manager - Sales Training, Chronic Pain Therapies in our Austin, TX office. This position will develop and implement training programs, education, and tools to support of US-based Field Personnel. Provides clear and concise information to trainees that enables understanding of processes, procedures, policies, and customer experience excellence. Responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. This individual will work to implement training curriculums by assessing and analyzing the individual new hire strengths and weaknesses around clinical, procedural, and business acumen, as well as an understanding of the treatment algorithms within the chronic pain management industry.

What You’ll Work On

• Achievement of division and regional sales training objectives; goals; strategies and measures.

• Identification development and implementation of product and sales skill training for new hires; incumbent members of assigned sales team; and internal departments as needed.

• In conjunction with the respective DVP, will identify, develop, and deliver management training for assigned sales teams.

• Provide continuous improvement for assigned business unit sales curriculum.

• Manage assigned annual training and administrative budget.

• Develop and execute annual training plan based on business priorities and training needs.

• Consult with Marketing, Medical, and other departments in the development of effective selling and training materials.

• In conjunction with DVP, support planning and implementation of sales meeting training that takes place.

• Travel: 25% (domestic). Travel is expected within Area and to the Corporate office for Trainings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years’ experience leading sales training programs/departments.

• 2+ years’ experience as a sales representative for a medical device manufacturer.

• 3+ years’ experience leading, developing, and mentoring a sales and/or sales training team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn, understand, and then train highly technical concepts to sales team members.

• Ability to deliver effective training to large and/or small groups of commercial professionals.

• Solid understanding/application of relevant Neuromodulation or Class II Medical Devices business concepts, procedures, and practices.

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting suggested methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound knowledge of MS Office combined with presentation, training, and analysis software expertise.

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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.

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The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. 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 corpjat@abbott.com