Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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

Our location in Austin, TX, currently has an opportunity for a Program Manager – Sales Training.

The Program Manager for Sales Training will develop, implement, and manage comprehensive training and programs to enhance the sales team's skills and performance. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of sales processes and methodologies.

What You’ll Work On

• Needs Assessment: Conduct an assessment to identify training needs and skill gaps within the sales team. Collaborate with sales leadership to understand business objectives and tailor training programs accordingly.

• Curriculum Development: Design and develop structured training curricula that align with company sales goals and objectives.

• Content Creation: Create training materials, including presentations, manuals, SOPs, e-learning modules, and role-plays relevant to training objectives. Ensure all content is current, relevant, and engaging for all participants.

• Training Delivery: Facilitate training sessions, workshops, role-plays, and meetings for sales personnel at various levels.

• Evaluation: Develop and utilize assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training and learners’ comprehension

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure training alignment with the overall business strategy

• Resource Management: Manage training resources, including materials, products, and budgets

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all training materials, presentations, and educational content are prepared in compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory standards.

• Coaching: Provide coaching and support to sales representatives to reinforce training concepts and enhance individual performance

• Improvement: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments for improvement. Collect and incorporate feedback from trainees and sales leadership to continually improve training programs.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree and minimum 4 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of experience in sales, sales training, sales management, or other related roles

• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or other related roles

• Strong understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and tools

• Knowledge of medical devices and healthcare industry standards

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to develop and deliver engaging training materials

• Knowledge of adult learning principles

• Knowledge of the MLR review process

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training software is a plus

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• 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 $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. 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