Commercial Training Specialist Senior

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The Commercial Training Specialist Senior is responsible for the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of commercial training programs that strengthen the technical, product, application, and selling capabilities of Motion Control Systems associates, channel partners, distributors, and customers.

This role serves as a critical link between Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Commercial Leadership to ensure training programs support strategic growth objectives, improve customer engagement, accelerate new product adoption, and enhance commercial effectiveness across the MCS portfolio.

As a seasoned commercial professional, this position leads strategic training initiatives, influences stakeholders across the organization, and serves as a subject matter expert for commercial enablement and learning programs.

·    Develop and execute the MCS commercial training strategy aligned to business growth objectives.

·    Lead the creation of role-based learning paths for sales, application engineering, distribution partners, and key customers.

·    Partner with Commercial Excellence leadership to identify capability gaps and prioritize training investments.

·    Create and maintain training materials including instructor-led content, e-learning modules, product demonstrations, technical workshops, videos, playbooks, and certification programs.

·    Translate complex motion control, automation, and industrial technology concepts into practical, customer-focused learning experiences.

·    Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure content accuracy and consistency.

·    Design and deliver commercial training and sales enablement programs - including technical product training to support new product launches.

·    Deliver engaging virtual, onsite, and hybrid training sessions globally.

·    Facilitate new product launch training and sales readiness programs.

·    Provide train-the-trainer support for regional commercial leaders and channel partners.

·    Conduct onboarding programs for new commercial associates.

·    Support sales effectiveness initiatives through product, solution, industry, and value-selling training.

·    Enable channel partners and distributors to effectively position and support MCS solutions.

·    Work closely with Marketing to integrate customer education into lead generation and customer retention strategies.

·    Administer training records and learning management systems (LMS) to ensure training completion and effectiveness.

·    Monitor participation, certification status, and compliance requirements where applicable.

·    Manage training calendars, budgets, and external training resources.

·    Analyze participant feedback, assessment results, and business performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.

·    Implement enhancements based on customer needs, market trends, product developments, and commercial priorities.

·    Benchmark best practices in commercial learning and adult education methodologies.

·    Bachelor's degree in  Engineering, Technical Education, or a related field.

·    7-10 years of experience in commercial training, sales enablement, technical training to support new product launches, marketing, product management, or a related commercial function.

·    Experience developing and delivering training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, automation, or technology environment.

·    Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

·    Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

·    Experience supporting industrial automation, motion control, servo systems, drives, motors, robotics, or related technologies.

·    Experience with video creation and editing software, Microsoft Office applications, webinar platforms (such as Zoom), and content development.

·    Willingness to leverage Ai technology for ideation, as appropriate, to develop supporting materials for product launch “how to” videos

·    Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.

·    Experience with LMS platforms and digital learning technologies.

·    Project management or training certifications.

·    Serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert within Commercial Excellence.

·    Leads strategic initiatives with significant impact on commercial capability and business results.

·    Provides coaching, mentorship, and guidance to less experienced team members.

·    Influences decisions across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Customer Experience functions.

·    Operates with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Approximately 25-40% domestic and international travel to support customer, distributor, sales, and training events.

·    Increased commercial training participation and certification rates.

·    Improved sales readiness and new product adoption.

·    Enhanced distributor and customer engagement.

·    Positive learner feedback and demonstrated knowledge retention.

·    Measurable contribution to commercial productivity, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

Expected Base Salary Range: $83,500 - 129,800  

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance