Program Manager - Sales Training and Development

Abbott; Illinois; Remote; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement plan with employer support

Tuition reimbursement / FreeU program

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Program Manager - Sales Training to lead and evolve training programs that prepare sales teams for readiness and performance. The role emphasizes maintaining training content, coordinating delivery, and aligning with product updates and business priorities.

The position requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and training operations experience to drive scalable sales enablement outcomes in a remote Neuromodulation setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in training or in related medical device areas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, role-plays, and meetings for sales personnel at various levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust to improve results; incorporate feedback from trainees and leadership.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training gaps and align programs with business objectives.
• Design and develop structured training curricula aligned with company goals.
• Create training materials including presentations, manuals, SOPs, e-learning modules, and role-plays.
• Develop assessment tools to evaluate training effectiveness and learner comprehension.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure training alignment with strategy.
• Manage training resources, including materials, products, and budgets.
• Ensure all materials comply with medical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Provide coaching and support to sales reps to reinforce concepts and boost performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

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.

Job Title

Program Manager - Sales Training and Development

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.
• 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.
• 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.

The Opportunity

This position is remote in the Neuromodulation division. 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 Program Manager - Sales Training

is responsible for facilitating, managing, and continuously evolving sales training programs that enable seller readiness and performance. This role oversees the maintenance and enhancement of training content, supports sales training initiatives across the organization, coordinates program delivery, and ensures learning experiences remain aligned with business priorities, product updates, and sales skill development needs. The position requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and training operations expertise to drive effective and scalable sales enablement outcomes.

What You’ll Work On

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 4 years of experience in training or in related medical device area

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.