National Sales Trainer

Abbott • Alameda, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. As a National Sales Trainer, you will design, develop, and implement sales training programs relating to disease state, ADC Products, selling skills and competitive products. This role will support training programs including but not limited to New Hire Sales Training, National and Regional Sales Meetings and ad-hoc trainings. This role will leverage modern tools for learning and will liaise with external agencies as needed. This role is based in Alameda, CA and, per Abbott’s policy, employees are expected to work onsite 5 days/week for regularly scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years overall business experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a sales role.
• Demonstrated track record of high achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Very good overall computer skills; proficient in Microsoft suite of products, advanced application in PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales training experience.
• Prior experience as a District Sales Trainer
• Very good knowledge of diagnostic industry, market, market access and customers.
• Familiar with modern training platforms such as Allego or similar.
• Familiar with regulatory copy approval process.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting ADC products and selling practices in device industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Sr. Manager, Sales Training as well as other National Sales Trainers (NSTs) to implement national training programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training materials.
• Collaborate with other members of the Sales Training team including Sr. NSTs, Regional Sales Trainers, Marketing and Market Access as needed.
• Submit materials through the medical/quality/regulatory approval process and following up as needed.
• Further develop the New Hire Sales Training Program through content revisions of product and sales skills.
• Contribute and manage content in the sales learning management system (Allego).
• Stay current on industry and market trends, assessing the potential impact on customer group and designing the training curriculum appropriately.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level