Regional Sales Trainer - South and Great Lakes

The Regional Sales Trainer (RST) is a dedicated in-field training role that supports a Brand or Franchise in the design and delivery of training solutions to a regional sales organization. An RST will be responsible for providing regional / national training coaching and support. This encompasses the combination of field travel coaching reports live training sales meetings and virtual sessions. This will ensure the sales organization has the knowledge skills and confidence to effectively sell products in turn achieving sales targets. This role will be critical in collecting market landscape insights for the Brand / Franchise around messaging competition and access.

An RST ensures both Training and Brand Strategy is effectively represented in all training programs and solutions. This role is accountable to quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and manage several stakeholders at various levels (NSM RSD SD AD Training Marketing). The role requires a high level of performance coaching strategy alignment/execution and application of training fundamentals to enhance performance.

This role will require travel up to 75% depended upon business needs and residence of candidate. We are seeking talent within the assigned region/territory (South and Great Lakes) and the position will operate remotely.  

• In partnership with DM post IFTC ensures new hire learning pulling through via advanced training and being a formal mentor
• Develop and pull-through advanced training that increases effectiveness of the representatives
• Conducting field visits with sales representatives to provide feedback and coaching on key skills and knowledge areas.
• Continue to develop skills of all representatives in an increasing competitive and dynamic market
• Responsible to develop a training and marketing communication plan to deliver strength/gap assessment of field representatives and collaborate on plan to enhance training
• Designs develops and delivers compliant advanced learning solutions that increases effectiveness of participants
• Leverages existing Learning & Development core platforms and content within the specific Franchise/Brand training products to limit duplicative efforts and ensure consistency
• Demonstrates direct and open communication with key stakeholders resulting in positive relationships and mutual alignment
• Provides candid and specific verbal & written feedback resulting in training participants being aware of strengths and weaknesses including a plan for improved performance  
• Recognizes the skill level of training participants and adjusts coaching and training techniques to meet the needs of individuals
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of all stakeholder businesses strategies and priorities and integrates training activities into brand team business plans
• Recognized as a product and disease-state expert as well as an expert in non-therapeutic areas such as patient access and business acumen skills
• Providing regular feedback to the sales management team on the effectiveness of training programs and making recommendations for improvements
• Collaborating with the sales and training management team to identify training needs and develop training plans that align with business objectives.

Key Stakeholders:

• Training team/leadership Franchise/Brand Sales and Marketing leadership

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required.
• 2 years of field sales experience in pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. CFR 210/211 cGMP).
• High performing sales track record and strong understanding of what drives success in a commercial organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals to develop partnerships and align training with the business strategy.
• Proven ability to integrate business trends brand strategies and marketplace drivers into plans that drive competitive advantage to the organization.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with sales representatives and management.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Rotational Trainer District Sales Trainer Guest Trainer experience Reach Development Participant
• Previous experience in training and development preferably in a sales environment
• Strong coaching presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners
• Project management experience and/or proven ability to manage in a matrixed organization

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements understate or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that theCompany believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job gradefor this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick)medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vestedand determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any otherform of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companyssole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole andabsolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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