Director Sales Training - via concept.hr - Zurich area - Switzerland

Your job:
In this newly created function, you assume the overall responsibility for the development
of sales representatives in the European Orthopaedics team, leading to
increased effectiveness of the sales resources
You will establish a Sales Training function with a central European core team and
Training Managers in the different markets
Together with the central European Marketing team and the local General Managers
you will develop a suitable curriculum and course content for effective and continuous
training of sales people
You will manage the training budget. Further, your main focus will be on the
implementation of processes and certification/accreditation to ensure consistency of
standards across Europe
You will collaborate with our Sales Academy in the US and share existing learning
material, resources and processes with them

Your profile:
We are looking for a highly convincing and charismatic professional with excellent
communication skills across cultural boundaries
The successful applicant has a track record in Sales Training & Development in an
industry with a high sales focus/tradition in a regulated environment (e.g. Pharmaceutical,
IT). Preferably you have experience in managing a sales force
You are experienced in curriculum development, building-up a team and setting new
frame works
You possess strong project management skills
You are fluent in English and German, a third language is expected and you are willing
to travel around Europe up to 50 %

The offer:
You have the unique opportunity to contribute your exceptional skills and talents to an
inspiring medical network with an excellent global reputation
Here you can build-up an effective Sales Training organisation and contribute
significantly to the further expansion of the company’s market share
Your future working environment will be highly dynamic and in a process of cultural
change from a product-driven to a sales-oriented company
Your office will be located in the greater Zurich area, Switzerland

If such a challenge inspires you, please submit your application in English (CV, motivation
letter) in confidence by e-mail to 3090@conceptjobs.ch . For further questions please contact
Karin Ohmann. We look forward to hearing from you!