Senior Commercial Training Specialist

val's services; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

val's services, a global industrial manufacturer focused on sustainable motion solutions, seeks a Senior Commercial Training Specialist to develop and implement training that elevates technical, product, application, and sales capabilities. You will create engaging materials and lead virtual and onsite sessions across teams to drive adoption and growth.

The role requires strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder influence, with 25-40% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 7–10 years of experience in commercial training or sales enablement.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills are essential.
• Preferred experience includes industrial automation, video content creation, LMS platforms, and project management certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance technical, product, application, and sales skills.
• Create diverse training materials and deliver virtual and onsite sessions.
• Manage training records and analyze feedback for continuous improvement.
• Lead strategic initiatives to strengthen commercial capabilities and support growth.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Sales.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Training program development

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

7-10 years in commercial training / sales enablement

Tools

LMS platforms

Video content creation

Project management

Job description

Position Summary:

The Senior Commercial Training Specialist develops and implements training programs to enhance technical, product, application, and sales skills of associates, channel partners, and customers. They collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Sales to support strategic growth, product adoption, and customer engagement. The role involves creating diverse training materials, delivering virtual and onsite sessions, and supporting sales and customer enablement initiatives. Responsibilities include managing training records, analyzing feedback for continuous improvement, and leading strategic initiatives to strengthen commercial capabilities.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with 7-10 years of experience in commercial training, sales enablement, or technical education in manufacturing or industrial environments. Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills are essential. Preferred experience includes industrial automation, video content creation, instructional design, LMS platforms, and project management certifications.

Leadership & Skills:

Serves as a trusted SME, leads impactful initiatives, mentors team members, and influences cross-functional decisions. Must operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and support strategic training efforts.

Travel & Success Metrics:

Approximately 25-40% domestic and international travel. Success measured by increased training participation, product adoption, customer engagement, positive feedback, and contributions to business growth.

Benefits & Environment:

Offers comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, tuition assistance, and more. The role supports a global industrial manufacturer focused on sustainable motion solutions, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.