Field Trainer - Spain

About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at Abbott At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You Will Have Access ToCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.A company 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This position works out of our Spain location in the Nutrition division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.As a Field Trainer you’ll have to deliver programs on time and within budget, fulfill annual sales plan, attain market share goals and plan sales forecasts to succed in the role.What You’ll DoProvide training and skills development for Sales Representatives in the field, aligned with the company's strategy and with the objectives of the Comex departmentPartners with marketing, sales associates, sales managers and training leadership to assess, design and deliver training solutions to meet the objectives identifiedExecutes 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 deliveryWith 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 issuesEvaluates classroom curriculum and works with training leadership to keep training current and relevant for the fieldStays current with training technology by attending professional meetings and trainer development eventsProactively assess knowledge gaps within field teams and in collaboration with appropriate colleagues, work to address gaps through training initiatives and programsContinuously evaluate and measure the effectiveness of current training programs and identify improvements that serve to sustain and improve comprehension, application and competencePartner with commercial team leaders, and HR Business Partners to identify skills and competencies needed to strengthen the company’s pipeline of talentPerforms other duties as assignedCoordinate individual and team performance review sessions to discuss strengths and weaknesses.Report on impact of training programs (e.g. sales achieved)Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in related fieldExperience in a learning & development, sales training or marketing role with at least 1 year of corporate office-based capacityExperience with developing and delivering training, managing meetings, managing vendors and budgetsExperience in a sales position is a plusLearning management systems experienceCurriculum design experienceGood knowledge of EnglishAvailability to travel throughout Spain according to the needs of the business. Prefered QuaificationsProficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and other commonly used programsMust be adept at creating and delivering effective presentationsKnowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, sales force management, sales force expansion, and tactical implementationExcellent organizational skillsSpecific Personal QualitiesAbility to facilitate meetings and trainings of all sizesStrong internal communication, keeping others informed of decisions, changes, objections, budgets and prioritiesAbility to create clear, concise, well-organized and grammatically correct written documentsAbility to develop business relationships with key internal and external customers – specifically Sales, Marketing, Copy Approval, and Vendor managementAbility to manage multiple projects at a time, gathering appropriate level of resources including budget, people, and vendors, and communicate project updates effectivelySkills in instructional design and presentation design and deliveryHigh degree of written and oral communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of or training in adult education techniquesFollow 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.