Learning and Development Manager

Rhino Tool House•Livonia, MI

14d

About The Position

We are seeking a Learning & Development Manager to transform training into a measurable business driver. This role goes beyond traditional L&D—it directly impacts sales performance, onboarding speed, and overall team capability. You will design and scale systems that build commercial and technical expertise, reduce ramp time, and create a clear connection between learning initiatives and revenue outcomes. This is a highly visible, business-critical role with direct influence on growth and competitive advantage.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, sales enablement, or commercial leadership
Proven ability to build training or capability systems tied to business outcomes
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and sales execution
Ability to connect capability development to financial performance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technical or consultative sales teams preferred
Experience with LMS or learning platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and implement structured 90 / 180 / 360-day onboarding and certification programs aligned to revenue readiness
Introduce early-stage capability assessments to accelerate time-to-productivity
Build and scale development programs for Sales Engineers and commercial team members
Strengthen performance across new and developing employees
Lead and expand the company’s core learning and capability platform
Develop hands-on, scenario-based training tied to real customer applications
Establish systems that connect learning initiatives to revenue, margin, and deal quality
Define, track, and report on key performance and capability metrics
Own and evolve learning platforms (iSpring, SharePoint, and internal tools)
Build a centralized, scalable knowledge system, including: Knowledge guides Sales resource library