Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascend Learning is a healthcare and learning technology company that provides outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the learning lifecycle. The Senior Sales Enablement Manager advances sales effectiveness through skill development, coaching, onboarding, change management, and enablement programs that support measurable commercial outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver, and reinforce enablement programs that advance core selling competencies, strengthen sales coaching practices, and improve field execution. Use data, manager input, and performance trends to identify skill gaps, prioritize learning needs, and measure progress against commercial outcomes
- Partner with sales leadership, product marketing, product management, customer success, and other cross-functional teams to translate GTM priorities into practical field readiness plans. Support product launches, messaging alignment, commercial plays, and strategic initiatives so teams understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to execute consistently with customers
- Own commercial team onboarding, including new hire training for sales and customer success teams. This essential component of the role includes building structured ramp programs that establish role readiness, reinforce GTM priorities, and create a consistent foundation for success within the commercial team. Onboarding effectiveness will be measured through defined KPIs, including on time training completion rates, new hire confidence ratings, and time to quota achievement
- Lead enablement efforts that support adoption of organizational, commercial, and GTM changes. Create clear communications, training resources, and reinforcement plans that help teams understand priorities, apply new behaviors, and integrate strategic initiatives into day-to-day execution
- Track enablement impact through KPIs, feedback loops, adoption metrics, and performance indicators tied to skill development, GTM readiness, onboarding effectiveness, and commercial outcomes. Use insights to refine programs, improve execution, and demonstrate business impact
Skills
- Experience as a quota-carrying sales professional, providing firsthand insight into the sales process and seller needs
- 3+ years of experience4 leading training and/or change management initiatives within sales organizations
- Proficiency with4Highspot4or a comparable Learning Management System (LMS)
- A strong4team player4with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
- Exceptional4written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Skilled in4virtual collaboration, including leading meetings and facilitating interactive working sessions
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks effectively in fast-paced environments
- Ability to travel 10%
- This position will work a hybrid schedule from either our Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA office locations preferred
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
- Charitable matching program
- Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.
- Hybrid schedule from either the Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA office locations preferred; remote will be considered within the United States.
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