Sr Mgr, Commercial Learning & Development

About Us

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

About the Role:

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Mgr, Commerical Learning & Development to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team.

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, and sick time with 11 paid holidays

About You

To devise a Sales and Technical training strategy guided by key business drivers, building learning plans, develop content and deliver comprehensive training programs that prepare our team to be successful. The Sr. Manager, Commercial Learning and Development will be responsible in part or whole, for the development, guidance and execution of core curriculum for sales, marketing, product launch, and ongoing training for our field staff and customers

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of training plans for commercial teams to meet organizational goals
• Plan, develop, coordinate and execute sales and technical training programs, ongoing training modules, launch training, educational materials, application activities (Live and Virtual), and assessments.
• Assist in translating national brand plans and tactics into development of message practice, and role play scenarios to support sales strategy.
• Provide learner feedback to sales management with recommendations for follow-up and coaching
• Design and analyze assessments to identify and develop future learning opportunities
• Manage external vendors to build high quality learning content; ensure delivery on time and within a set budget.
• Engage broadly with the North American Sales and Marketing leadership, commercial learning, and field trainers to ensure alignment and achievement or organization.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of related technical experience required
• 10+ years of supervisory experience required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and PowerBI. Must be capable of providing clear, concise reporting
• Intermediate SAP knowledge preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Advanced understanding of the repair, operation, and troubleshooting of small 2-cycle and 4-cycle internal combustion engines, handheld portable power equipment, and small battery and electric powered hand tools is required
• Must be able to travel approximately 12 trips annually (3 to 5 consecutive days) by road and/or air