Commercial Training & Development Leader

STIHL USA; Utah; On-site; USD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

STIHL USA, a family-owned leader in outdoor power tools, seeks a Training Manager in the Salt Lake City area. You will lead live in-person and virtual training for STIHL commercial teams, dealers, and partners, delivering product knowledge, sales strategies, and customer engagement.

You’ll partner with instructional designers, coach field reps, and measure learner outcomes to elevate the quality of our training programs. Travel up to 25% is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Professional training certifications (e.g., ATD Master Trainer, CPTM) preferred.
• 5+ years in a training, facilitation, or coaching role in commercial, retail, or technical industries.
• Experience training on products or systems with hands-on components.
• Familiarity with STIHL product categories or dealer networks.
• Proven success in delivering high-impact instruction to adult learners.
• Up to 25% travel by air.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills for technical and commercial audiences.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and classroom technologies.
• Ability to adapt instructional techniques to diverse learner needs.
• Basic proficiency with training software (PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Highly relational, strong interpersonal and coaching abilities.
• Confident, energetic presence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for STIHL commercial teams, dealers, and channel partners.
• Deliver engaging, brand-aligned instruction on product knowledge, sales strategies, and customer engagement.
• Partner with instructional designers to enhance existing training programs based on real-time learner feedback.
• Coach field reps and trainers to elevate facilitation techniques and improve learning outcomes.
• Represent STIHL values and culture in every learning interaction — modeling professionalism, integrity, and a passion for craftsmanship.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Coaching

Instructional design

Adult learning

Product training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Communications/Business

Tools

LMS platforms

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

STIHL USA, a family-owned leader in outdoor power tools, seeks a Training Manager in the Salt Lake City area. You will lead live in-person and virtual training for STIHL commercial teams, dealers, and partners, delivering product knowledge, sales strategies, and customer engagement.

You’ll partner with instructional designers, coach field reps, and measure learner outcomes to elevate the quality of our training programs. Travel up to 25% is required as needed.