Trainer, Sales Leadership Development Program

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. We are searching for the best talent for a Trainer, Sales Leadership Development Program (SLDP) based in Jacksonville, FL. The Trainer, Sales Leadership Development Program (SLDP) to design, develop, and deliver high‑impact, compliant training solutions supporting the J&J Vision portfolio—including ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses and Customer Loyalty Programs. The Trainer works under the direction of the Sr. Manager, SLDP and partners closely with Marketing, Sales Leadership, Sales Operations, Professional Education, and Compliance teams. This role delivers classroom, virtual, and field‑based training, leads new‑hire sales learning experiences within the SLDP, and supports field coaching and evaluation activities. The position provides a development opportunity to build people‑leadership capabilities such as recruiting and developing talent, coaching, and leading trainings — while gaining deeper insight into the commercial organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
Minimum 2 years of Territory Account Manager sales experience.
Excellent communication, presentation, teamwork, and project management skills.
Strong track record of consistent sales results.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight and weekend travel.
Must be located in (or relocate to) Jacksonville, FL

Nice To Haves

Experience in the vision care market and optometric practice dynamics.
Prior experience as a peer coach, Field Sales Trainer (FST), or guest trainer.
Previous team leadership responsibilities.
Project leadership and problem solving.
Knowledge of Business Conduct Policy, HCC and other Johnson & Johnson policies and procedures.
Expertise in sales force effectiveness tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and continuously update training materials, job aids, facilitator guides, and reference tools to support evolving business needs.
Adapt content based on feedback, field performance trends, and changing market dynamics.
Operationalization of training delivery and learning progress through a LMS and lead efforts to bring the Leadership Pillar of the SLDP program to life through integrated content, experiences, and reinforcement.
Ensure all training materials meet compliance and brand standards.
Deliver engaging, impactful training sessions using adult learning principles and modern facilitation techniques.
Monitor learner engagement and adjust delivery style in real time to maximize comprehension and retention.
Support ongoing virtual learning through Teams, follow‑up sessions, and reinforcement activities.
Manage logistics for new hire training classes, ensuring seamless program execution.
Maintain accurate documentation of training activities, evaluations, and participant progress.
Serve as subject matter expert in clinical, product, competitive, and market knowledge.
Maintain and demonstrate strong selling skills and effectively transfer knowledge.
Partner with and mentor guest sales trainers to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
Manage training logistics, including scheduling, participant communication, materials preparation, and classroom setup.
Coordinate with cross‑functional partners to ensure all components of the SLDP experience are delivered on time and with quality.
Track training completion, learner progress, and milestones.
Conduct live and virtual field SLDP coaching to assess competency and identify development needs.
Model and promote a growth‑mindset learning culture within the SLDP cohort.
Serve as a role model for professionalism, customer focus, and company values.
Support new hires through mentorship, coaching touchpoints, and ongoing development conversations.