Nihon Kohden Hiring for Sales Education Program Manager at Remote Full Time

The Sales Education Program Manager is responsible for assessing, managing, and facilitating the educational needs of sales and sales support team members (all products) by working closely with department leaders to meet objectives set forth by the organization. Doing so will require developing, writing, and publishing company-specific training materials. To demonstrate the success of the procedures, the collection and interpretation of data regarding processes and performance will be expected.

Target salary is $100,000 or above, depending on years of experience and expertise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAIN DUTIES

Complete training for all new hires, and on-going training for sales and sales support staff to maintain skills and product knowledge

Oversee and manage the Sales New Hire training program. Create and monitor checklist of new hire training, milestones, deliverables and expected timelines. Identify and discuss gaps, trends and concerns with management and HR, along with proposed solutions.

Partner with sales and marketing departments to support organization goals throughout the fiscal year

Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps within the sales teams; Engage one-on-one with Account Executives and their RVPs to maximize performance and achieve NKA’s objectives

Manage all aspects of the Account Executive mentorship program

Collaborate with the product management team in the development of educational collateral to support the release of new products and initiatives, which may include video creation, sales tools development, and document creation

Develop and support on-line training programs with educational content

Manage courses within internal learning management system (LMS)

Collect and interpret data to determine training techniques effectiveness

Possess and maintain thorough knowledge of NK products, technology, software, and services; Remain current on adult learning theories

Work within the L&D team and global community to share best practices, experiences, and technologies

Adhere to and promote all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Certification / Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred

CPTD Certification or equivalent preferred

5+ years of experience in the management and delivery of adult education, preferably sales related

3+ years of experience working in a hospital environment and/or medical device industry

Extensive experience in instructional design

Previous involvement working closely with a various client groups and leaders to understand training needs

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Sales experience a plus

Competencies Required:
Understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design concepts

Possesses superior verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and oversee the work of others

Excellent proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Able to measure learning outcomes and business results

Exemplary facilitator with motivational and high-impact facilitation style; ability to effectively use technology to present information

Leads by example, enjoys working with others to foster a collaborative environment

Has a passion for excellence, high attention to detail

Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Working knowledge and experience with NK products is desirable

PERKS AND BENEFITS

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Paid Time-Off

Group Insurance Plans

FSA, HSA

401(k)

Company Bonus

Vacation Donations

Wellness Program

Volunteer Day

NK University

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Discounted Tickets

Employee Referral Bonus up to $4,000

WORKING CONDITIONS

SCHEDULE: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, unless otherwise stated by the department manager. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or department and are subject to change at any time at the Company’s discretion.

PHYSICAL: Generally may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 25 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision, and 2-way written/verbal communication in English. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.

TRAVEL: Approximately 30-50%

ACCESS to CUSTOMER SITES: It is an essential function of this position to perform duties in healthcare facilities, and to achieve the necessary vendor credentialing. As part of this process, it is typically required to provide proof of vaccinations (including for COVID-19), and related personal medical information, and to comply with other criteria as needed to be able to work at customer sites. Typical vendor credentialing expenses will be paid/reimbursed by the Company.

Nihon Kohden America’s official EEO policy statement follows. In keeping with this policy, Nihon Kohden America will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran. Similarly, Nihon Kohden America will continue to administer all other personnel matters (such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs) in accordance with Company policy. Nihon Kohden America bases employment decisions on objective standards as much as possible in the furtherance of equal employment opportunity.

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