Training Manager
About the role
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. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!
The Training Manager serves as a key instructional leader within STIHL’s Commercial Learning and Development team, responsible for delivering impactful training experiences that sharpen our teams’ capabilities and deepen their connection to the STIHL brand. This role focuses on live instruction, coaching, and facilitation across STIHL’s sales channels and product categories — ensuring that commercial employees, dealers, and partners gain not just product knowledge, but also the skills to represent our legacy of innovation and quality.
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
- Assess learner performance and gather qualitative feedback to identify improvement opportunities
- Represent STIHL values and culture in every learning interaction — modeling professionalism, integrity, and a passion for craftsmanship
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Business, or related field
- Professional training certifications (e.g., ATD Master Trainer, CPTM