Sight Sciences is hiring a Regional Training Manager - Surgical. The role involves creating and implementing a comprehensive Training & Development curriculum for the field sales team, delivering a range of training formats including eLearning and hands-on instruction, and providing coaching and feedback to support the professional growth of trainees. The position requires adopting and working within the Challenger Sales Framework and may involve travel for field responsibilities.
Highlights
Facilitate onboarding and development for new hires
Create and deliver a comprehensive sales training curriculum
Use the Challenger Sales Framework
50% travel required
Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred
5+ years of sales experience in surgical ophthalmology or optometry
Strong communication and curriculum development skills
Work independently and within a team
Competitive compensation offered
Regional Training Manager - Surgical Full Description
Regional Training Manager - Surgical
Job Category: Professional Education & Training
Full-Time
Remote
Job Details
Overview: The Regional Training Manager is responsible for the creation and implementation of the Training & Development curriculum for the field sales organization. This role is responsible for the delivery of the Sales Training Journey to include eLearning, virtual training, hands-on training and in-person instruction. A primary responsibility for this role is to provide coaching and development support for trainees in addition to written and verbal feedback to Sales Management on a consistent basis. This role is responsible for adopting the Challenger Sales Framework language and process. Upon request, provide case coverage and participate in key customer visits. Anticipate 50% travel to cover field-based responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate onboarding and development of new hires
Guide new hires through the Sight Science Training Journey
Provide coaching and development to ensure progress and command of materials
Establish rapport and feedback loop with Sales Management
Provide formal feedback by completing Field Coaching Reports (FCR)
Track individual trainees on the training journey to ensure timely progress and comprehension through the process
Participate in field rides and field certification to ensure classroom training translates to field execution
Create new training content:
Develop and document best practices to advance Training & Development curriculum
Work cross functionally to develop content and strategy for Sales Meetings
Support new product launch content development needs
Demonstrate the ability to write curriculum and create educational materials to meet adult learning needs
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders shaping sales training needs based on business strategies, new product launches, market forces, and competitor insights.
Support Continuing Education needs
Support physician-led Journal Club content creation and delivery
Participate in Masters Class programming
Support Competitive Workshops
Support development and delivery of Crush the Competition content
Work with Field Trainers to support ongoing education
Participating in Challenger Sales Framework
Learn the Challenger model by participating in the workshops with the potential to become a certified trainer
Actively work with cross-functional partners to ensure messaging and content is updated and applied in the field
Serve as a resource for Sales Management in executing Challenger role plays, workshops and exercise that reinforce the sales process General
Work within company policies and exhibit behaviors consistent with Sight Sciences Values
Demonstrate professional communication and behavior at all times
Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, MBA preferred
Proven track record in classroom training and the implementation of adult learning principles
5+ years of top-tier performance sales experience within surgical ophthalmology and/or optometry
Demonstrate Sight Sciences values and behaviors
Fluent in adult learning principles
Sales training in medical device or equivalent industry
Strong relationship building skills
Excellent curriculum development and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide specific and written coaching feedback
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
Knowledge of the human eye, ocular surgeries, and glaucoma
Certifications in sales training models, personnel management
50% overnight travel to cover field-based responsibilities