Sales Enablement Specialist (6 months contract)

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of both the Strategic Portfolio & Partner Solutions (SPPS) Indirect Channel Execution Team and the Korea SPPS Team, playing a key role in supporting and shaping the channel strategy and operational excellence of the Korea business. The successful candidate will work closely with local Operating Unit and Functional Leaders and will report directly to the Channel Operation Director, Asia RLM Region. Based in South Korea, this position will be responsible for supporting the performance management of distributors and channel partners throughout their relationship lifecycle with Medtronic. The role will contribute to the development of high-performing strategic channel partners that are aligned with Medtronic's business objectives and channel strategy across the Eurasia region. This position is offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract to cover an employee on paternity leave. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience within a global medical technology leader while working in a flexible and collaborative environment that supports cross-functional and regional partnership. Subject to business requirements and successful performance throughout the contract period, the individual may also be considered for future permanent employment opportunities within the organization.   • Function: Partner Management / Channel Management • Level: Experienced Professional (Individual Contributor) • Employment Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Paternity Leave Backfill) • Work Environment: Flexible and collaborative multinational environment with regional stakeholder exposure. Primary Responsibilities • Develop and maintain a structured framework to effectively monitor, evaluate, and enhance distributor and channel partner performance across the country. • Drive visibility and accountability of key partner performance metrics, including sales performance, inventory management, receivables, compliance requirements, and operational effectiveness. • Identify, assess, and onboard channel partners that align with Medtronic's strategic objectives, compliance standards, and long-term growth plans. • Support the implementation and 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 initiatives. • Partner closely with Compliance to support distributor training programs related to ethics, anti-corruption, and regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize and strengthen the distributor network, establishing strategic partnerships that drive sustainable business growth. • Act as a key liaison between distributors and internal stakeholders, including Sales, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams, to ensure effective communication and issue resolution. • Work closely with Country, Operating Unit, and Functional teams to align channel strategies, drive execution excellence, and achieve business objectives. • Provide guidance and operational support to commercial teams by fostering strong collaboration between channel partners and internal business functions.   Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree