**JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE** _– describe in 3-4 short sentences the responsibility and authority (budget, revenue, internal/external contacts, etc.) of the job._ + Help businesses by developing, facilitating and supervising training programs for employees, especially Sales force. + Maximizes sales department effectiveness by determining and solving sales representative and sales manager training needs. + Achieves sales training operational objectives by contributing sales training information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans. **CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** _– list the primary tasks or activities this job performs on an ongoing basis._ + Support developing training programs in line with Business strategies and development plan devised to achieve the annual goals, and work with the necessary departments to execute them. + Arrange and execute training program with Sales function. + Create and execute training plans for Marketing/Commercial programs and materials issued by Marketing so that they can be effectively used in the sales field. + Localize global or area-led training to suit Japan market situation and deliver it effectively. + For onboarding new salesperson/related function member, provide training to a level where they can start working independently after being assigned to each department. + Track employee success and each training progress and improve training method. + Training Contents: Product knowledge/ Competitive intelligence, Competency model, Selling skill/ Coaching skill/Leadership etc. **SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES** **(** if applicable **)** _– define the size of the organization this job is responsible for as well as the level of the positions reporting into this job._ Exempt (G16 & above) Non-Exempt ((G15 & blow) Contract Direct Reports N/A N/A N/A Indirect Reports N/A N/A N/A Comments (Optional) **MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED** _– identify the specific skills needed to perform this job effectively (leadership skills, selling skills, computer literacy, etc.)_ + Familiarity with modern and traditional training methods + Excellent leadership and motivational skills + Ability to plan, manage time and multitask effectively + Advanced database and computer skills + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Advanced record-keeping skills + Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills + Good collaboration and teamwork skills. **KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION REQUIRED** _– identify the knowledge, expertise, educational level required to perform this job successfully (product /industry knowledge, technical /business acumen, university degree, professional certification, etc.)_ + Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree **EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** _– describe the on the job experience level required to perform this job (e.g. years of management experience, years of experience in a certain discipline, etc.)._ + Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales (healthcare/medical/ pharma experience preferred) + Experience in Sales manager or Training function preferred. + Logical communication skills + Project management skills + Multi-tasking ability + Proficiency in MS Office + English: TOEIC 700- + High passion/commitment for this role & responsibility An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com