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• Provide training and skills development for Sales Representatives in the field, aligned with the company's strategy and with the objectives of the Comex department

• Partners with marketing, sales associates, sales managers and training leadership to assess, design and deliver training solutions to meet the objectives identified

• Executes blended training programs at initial sales training, national meetings, regional meetings, and other events. Creates agenda, builds tactics, organizes speakers and handles logistics for program design and delivery

• With management direction, will research, write and distribute background product information to supplement recently published articles, answer frequently asked questions and gain a further understanding of competitive issues

• Evaluates classroom curriculum and works with training leadership to keep training current and relevant for the field

• Stays current with training technology by attending professional meetings and trainer development events

• Proactively assess knowledge gaps within field teams and in collaboration with appropriate colleagues, work to address gaps through training initiatives and programs

• Continuously evaluate and measure the effectiveness of current training programs and identify improvements that serve to sustain and improve comprehension, application and competence

• Partner with commercial team leaders, and HR Business Partners to identify skills and competencies needed to strengthen the company’s pipeline of talent

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Coordinate individual and team performance review sessions to discuss strengths and weaknesses.

• Report on impact of training programs (e.g. sales achieved)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• Experience in a learning & development, sales training or marketing role with at least 1 year of corporate office-based capacity

• Experience with developing and delivering training, managing meetings, managing vendors and budgets

• Experience in a sales position is a plus

• Learning management systems experience

• Curriculum design experience

• Good knowledge of English

• Availability to travel throughout Spain according to the needs of the business.

Prefered Quaifications

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and other commonly used programs

• Must be adept at creating and delivering effective presentations

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, sales force management, sales force expansion, and tactical implementation

• Excellent organizational skills

Specific Personal Qualities

• Ability to facilitate meetings and trainings of all sizes

• Strong internal communication, keeping others informed of decisions, changes, objections, budgets and priorities

• Ability to create clear, concise, well-organized and grammatically correct written documents

• Ability to develop business relationships with key internal and external customers – specifically Sales, Marketing, Copy Approval, and Vendor management

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time, gathering appropriate level of resources including budget, people, and vendors, and communicate project updates effectively

• Skills in instructional design and presentation design and delivery

• High degree of written and oral communication skills

• In-depth knowledge of or training in adult education techniques

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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