Job Summary:The Senior Manager of Practice Performance Sales is a key member of the Learning & Development team, responsible for designing and delivering learning solutions that strengthen sales capability across Aspen Dental. Reporting to the Director of L&D, Practice Performance Sales, this role partners closely with Sales Enablement, Operations, HR, and broader L&D teams to ensure that team members at all levels have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.
This leader brings a strong background in sales learning and development and excels at translating business needs into scalable, effective learning solutions. They balance strategy and execution-leading impactful programs while remaining hands-on in the design, facilitation, and evaluation of learning experiences.
Essential Responsibilities:Learning Strategy & Design- Partner with Sales Enablement to understand development needs, including sales capability, operations skills, leadership, and business management.
- Design and deliver role-based learning journeys for PCC and Sales Coaches.
- Design and deliver sales learning for Doctors, OMs, OLs and field leaders.
- Develop programs and tools leveraging formal training, coaching, digital, and experiential learning.
Program Delivery & Culture- Manage end-to-end design, facilitation, implementation, and sustainment of learning programs.
- Drive a culture of learning embedding L&D into daily operations.
- Lead and coach L&D professionals, ensuring alignment, quality, and measurable results.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement- Evaluate programs for effectiveness and alignment with business goals.
- Use data and analytics to track impact, iterate solutions, and inform decision-making.
- Research and apply best practices in sales learning and development.
Collaboration & Partnership- Serve as a trusted partner to Sales Enablement, Field leaders and HR teams.
- Advocate for learner needs and adapt programs to different audiences.
- Support broader organizational L&D initiatives as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive L&D experience, ideally in a distributed, fast-paced organization.
- 3+ years leading a team of L&D professionals.
- Proven experience in sales learning and development, including building role-based sales capability programs.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, digital learning, micro-learning, and blended approaches.
- Strong data analytics capabilities for evaluating program impact.
- Experience consulting with senior leaders and influencing at multiple levels.
- Excellent facilitation skills in small and large groups, across multiple modalities.
- Experience in healthcare, DSOs, or related industries preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- This position is onsite at our Learning Center HQ's 800 West Fulton Market
Starting salary $119,000 + 15% bonus opportunity!