Sales Enablement Specialist (6-Month Contract)

About the role

Medtronic is hiring a Sales Enablement Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract to backfill an employee on paternity leave. The role sits in the Strategic Portfolio & Partner Solutions (SPPS) Indirect Channel Execution Team and the Korea SPPS Team, reporting to the Channel Operation Director, Asia RLM Region. It supports the performance management of distributors and channel partners and contributes to building high-performing strategic partners aligned with Medtronic's business objectives and channel strategy across the Eurasia region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a framework to monitor, evaluate and improve distributor and channel partner performance across the country
• Drive visibility and accountability of key metrics such as sales performance, inventory management, receivables, compliance requirements and operational effectiveness
• Identify, assess and onboard channel partners aligned with strategic objectives and compliance standards
• Support the adoption of regional and global channel management tools, systems and best practices
• Lead regular business reviews with distributors, including performance assessments, operational audits and continuous improvement
• Partner with Compliance on distributor training on ethics, anti-corruption and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the distributor network and act as liaison between distributors and Sales, Finance, Legal and Compliance
• Align channel strategies with Country, Operating Unit and Functional teams and support commercial teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2 years with an advanced degree (e.g. MBA)
• Proven experience in commercial operations, sales support, channel or distributor management
• Strong Korean and English verbal and written communication
• Willingness to travel domestically about 20% of the time
• Preferred: experience in medical device, healthcare, automotive, consumer products, FMCG or other distributor-led industries, and knowledge of P&L, ROI, inventory turnover, DSO and other financial metrics

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong organizational skills
• Preferred: project management knowledge, stakeholder management and process improvement experience

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a flexible benefits package
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Possibility of future permanent employment depending on performance