Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Solta Medical Leadership Award 2021
Solta Medical Leadership Award 2022
Solta Medical Key Contributor Award 2023
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Victoria M Sparkman

Summary

Proactive Senior Manager, Sales Training with extensive experience overseeing North American sales training programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and designing impactful training solutions. Skilled in performance gap analysis, innovative content creation, and strategic insights presentation. Bringing strong leadership, project management, and continuous learning development to drive organizational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Sales Training

Solta Medical
05.2021 - Current

I am responsible for all aspects of the North American sales training program, from collaborating with the board of directors and sales management to assess the needs of sales teams to designing the overall program structure. This includes creating content, working with design agencies, and collaborating with the PRC review committee to ensure accuracy and compliance. I lead the facilitation and implementation of training initiatives, partnering with marketing, sales, and operations to identify global training needs and recommending innovative, efficient solutions. I analyze performance gaps to design impactful training, coach the sales training team, oversee new hire onboarding, and manage interdepartmental projects like our learning management system integration. Additionally, I maintain relationships with third-party vendors, create continuous learning opportunities for the sales team, and present strategic insights to senior leadership.

Senior Account Specialist

Solta Medical
07.2019 - 05.2021

Represented the Solta Medical product portfolio to targeted aesthetic customers through direct field sales efforts, driving growth in device consumables by implementing effective business development and creative marketing strategies. Provided technical product expertise, competitive differentiation, and comprehensive staff training, along with clinical training support and local-level marketing assistance. Conducted quarterly business reviews, led strategy meetings, and proactively proposed solutions to meet customer needs and enhance patient outcomes, always maintaining a customer and patient-centric approach. Strategically leveraged resources to generate sales, provided qualified leads to capital sales counterparts, and consistently met and exceeded quarterly and annual quotas.

Inside Sales Specialist

Solta Medical
12.2016 - 07.2019

Represented the Solta Medical product portfolio to targeted aesthetic customers, facilitating sales through effective phone-based relationship development. Met and exceeded assigned sales quotas for device consumables by implementing strategic business development and creative marketing efforts. Generated new leads for the capital sales team and managed the sale of warranty renewals on existing Solta devices. Provided competitive product differentiation and conducted staff training, strategically leveraging resources to drive sales and supply qualified leads to capital sales counterparts.

Senior Account Specialist

Solta Medical
08.2015 - 12.2016

Represented the Solta Medical product portfolio to targeted aesthetic customers through direct field sales efforts, driving growth in device consumables by implementing effective business development and creative marketing strategies. Provided technical product expertise, competitive differentiation, and comprehensive staff training, along with clinical training support and local-level marketing assistance. Conducted quarterly business reviews, led strategy meetings, and proactively proposed solutions to meet customer needs and enhance patient outcomes, always maintaining a customer and patient-centric approach. Strategically leveraged resources to generate sales, provided qualified leads to capital sales counterparts, and consistently met and exceeded quarterly and annual quotas.

Senior Inside Sales Coordinator

SkinMedica Inc., An Allergan Co.
04.2014 - 12.2014

Represented the Solta Medical portfolio to aesthetic customers, exceeding sales quotas through strategic business development and marketing. Generated leads for the capital sales team, managed warranty renewals, and provided product differentiation and staff training to drive sales and support counterparts

Business Development Manager (Aesthetics)

Allergan
08.2011 - 04.2014

Represented the facial aesthetics product portfolio to targeted aesthetic customers through field sales, driving product acceptance and portfolio growth through strategic business development. Provided technical product expertise and competitive differentiation, consistently achieving sales goals by creatively implementing the U.S. marketing plan. Leveraged Allergan resources to promote the adoption of the facial aesthetics portfolio and collaborated with other Allergan sales personnel and support teams to enhance client value. Served as the Field Sales Trainer for my region, assisting with interviewing and onboarding new hires, and was selected to facilitate national new hire training for business development managers and the facial aesthetics inside sales division. Acted as a mentor for our region's inside sales representative, guiding onboarding and development.

Inside Sales Representative (Aesthetics)

Allergan
05.2010 - 08.2011

Served as the main contact for customers during territory vacancies in facial aesthetics, maintaining relationships, initiating direct sales, and addressing objections. Supported field reps by filtering account requests, liaising with related divisions, and elevating key issues to sales and regional managers. Selected as Allergan's first inside sales representative for the facial aesthetics division, contributing significantly to the department's development.

Senior Customer Service Representative

Allergan
11.2008 - 05.2010

Provided high-quality customer service to Allergan Facial Aesthetics clients as a primary contact for inquiries, product information, and order support. Addressed and resolved client issues efficiently, utilizing product expertise and resources to enhance satisfaction, while maintaining accurate records of customer interactions to support continuous service improvement. Collaborated closely with sales and operations teams to align customer service efforts with business goals, contributing to a seamless and positive customer experience.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
01-2007

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication – Skilled in coordinating and aligning efforts across diverse teams to achieve business objectives
  • Strategic Planning and Business Development – Proficient in developing and executing strategies that drive growth and improve organizational performance
  • Team Leadership and Talent Development – Experienced in leading teams, focusing on talent growth, mentorship, and skill enhancement
  • Project Planning and Task Prioritization – Strong ability to plan and prioritize projects effectively, ensuring timely completion and goal alignment
  • Training, Onboarding, and Orientation – Effective in training new hires and facilitating comprehensive onboarding for smooth integration
  • Problem Solving and Decision-Making – Adept at troubleshooting, resolving issues, and making strategic decisions to support organizational goals

Solta Medical Leadership Award 2021

Awarded by senior leadership to the individual who demonstrates leadership, contributions beyond job requirements, and drives corporate culture.

Solta Medical Leadership Award 2022

Awarded by senior leadership to the individual who demonstrates leadership, contributions beyond job requirements, and drives corporate culture.

Solta Medical Key Contributor Award 2023

Awarded by senior leadership to one individual per calendar year for the outstanding contributions to the organization.


Timeline

Senior Manager, Sales Training

Solta Medical
05.2021 - Current

Senior Account Specialist

Solta Medical
07.2019 - 05.2021

Inside Sales Specialist

Solta Medical
12.2016 - 07.2019

Senior Account Specialist

Solta Medical
08.2015 - 12.2016

Senior Inside Sales Coordinator

SkinMedica Inc., An Allergan Co.
04.2014 - 12.2014

Business Development Manager (Aesthetics)

Allergan
08.2011 - 04.2014

Inside Sales Representative (Aesthetics)

Allergan
05.2010 - 08.2011

Senior Customer Service Representative

Allergan
11.2008 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Riverside
Victoria M Sparkman