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Senior Associate, Commercial Training & Enablement
Position Summary:
The Senior Associate, Inside Sales Training & Enablement plays a critical role in driving seller readiness and skill development across the Inside Sales organization. This role is responsible for the end-to-end ownership and execution of the Quest to SGS upskilling program, ensuring representatives build the capabilities required to progress and perform at a high level.
In addition, this individual will support onboarding and in-role development by partnering with Commercial Strategy & Operations Enablement (CSOE) to deliver Inside Sales Camp and reinforce core selling behaviors.
This role will also include facilitating skill-based sessions, supporting pitch and demo readiness through teachbacks and certifications, and providing direct feedback to sellers in live and simulated environments.
This is a highly execution-focused, rep-facing role designed to strengthen selling behaviors, build confidence, and improve performance in critical selling moments.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
50% – Quest to SGS Program Ownership
Own and execute the Quest to SGS upskilling program end-to-end, including facilitation, curriculum updates, assessments, and certification standards
Continuously refine program content to align with evolving sales priorities, methodology, and performance expectations
Track and report on program effectiveness, including progression, certification outcomes, and skill development trends
Partner with Inside Sales leadership to ensure alignment on readiness expectations and progression criteria
Identify skill gaps within SGS cohorts and incorporate targeted improvements into program delivery
20% – Inside Sales Camp (Onboarding) Delivery & Skill Reinforcement
Partner with CSOE to co-deliver the Inside Sales Camp onboarding program for new hires
Facilitate onboarding sessions focused on core selling skills (e.g., discovery, messaging, objection handling) and how to position athena’s products and solutions in market
Reinforce application of selling behaviors through role plays, practice scenarios, and live feedback
Support new hire readiness by helping sellers build confidence in early-stage conversations
Provide feedback to CSOE, enablement, and sales leadership on onboarding effectiveness and opportunities for improvement
20% – Seller Readiness & Certification Support
Support pitch and demo readiness programs through facilitation of teachbacks, mock scenarios, and certification sessions
Provide direct, actionable feedback to reps on presentation skills, messaging, discovery, and objection handling
Partner with lead trainers to reinforce core selling behaviors in live and simulated environments
Help execute structured certification programs tied to key selling milestones and role progression
Support transition from onboarding to in-role performance by reinforcing skills introduced during Inside Sales Camp
10% – Program & Operational Support
Support scheduling, coordination, and logistics for enablement programs
Track participation, completion, and certification data across programs
Partner with CSOE to ensure alignment between onboarding content, tools training, and skill-based enablement materials
Provide reporting and insights to support program evaluation and continuous improvement
Use available AI tools (e.g., call analysis, content generation, or learning platforms) to enhance training delivery, analyze seller performance, and continuously improve program effectiveness
Expected Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required
2–4+ years of experience in Inside Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, or a related field
Direct experience working in or closely supporting Inside Sales teams strongly preferred
Experience facilitating training sessions, workshops, or coaching conversations preferred
Strong understanding of Inside Sales fundamentals, including discovery, messaging, objection handling, and pipeline development
Ability to deliver clear, direct, and actionable feedback to sales reps
Confidence facilitating live sessions, role plays, and certification exercises
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working directly with frontline sellers and providing actionable feedback
High level of organization and ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across Commercial Enablement, CSOE, and Sales Leadership
Data-oriented mindset with the ability to track program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
Passion for helping sellers improve performance and build confidence in their roles
Expected Compensation
$71,000 - $121,000The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.
About athenahealth
Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.
Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.
What we can do for you:
Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.
Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers
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