Sr Manager of Commercial Learning & Development (Remote)

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Manager of Commercial Learning & Development is the Commercial organization’s lead for building organizational capability, skills and associated processes. They will be responsible for building the commercial L&D plan, designing and leading the functional skill development training (e.g., sales capabilities), liaising with Sales Enablement regarding Brand and Product training, liaising with HR on HR and leadership capabilities and training, and calendarizing and planning all of this for the commercial organization. This role partners closely with business leaders and Corporate HR/L&D to ensure alignment of tools, content, and delivery platforms for training, skill development, and employee evaluation. This role requires deep collaboration with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Marketing, Sales Enablement, Pricing, Customer Service, Commercial Strategy, Planning and Analytics, and Sales, to understand organizational needs to continually build incremental individual and organizational capabilities and effectiveness.

Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, be comfortable interacting with sales leadership, customers and internal collaborating teams, and have a demonstrated knowledge of training and development strategies, platforms, content and delivery strategies within commercial functions.

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

Remote Available

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the development of the commercial learning strategy and roadmap in partnership with key stakeholders across Merchandising, Marketing, Sales Enablement, Pricing, Customer Service, Commercial Strategy, Planning and Analytics, and Sales.
• Partner with Corporate HR/L&D to ensure integration of commercial learning initiatives with enterprise-wide tools, governance, and systems.
• Partner with Sales Enablement to ensure integration of brand and product learning initiatives and tools.
• Engage with commercial function leaders to assess skill gaps and prioritize training needs aligned to business goals.
• Influence the design and enhancement of onboarding, leadership, and technical enablement programs, while coordinating with delivery leads and content owners.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to commercial leadership on capability-building initiatives.
• Monitor learning outcomes and advise on improvements based on participation data and feedback trends.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Commercial L&D to ensure seamless execution and implementation of programs.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor the Manager of Commercial Learning & Development
• Define team goals, operating rhythms, and capability development plans.
• Act as the primary voice for capability development within the commercial leadership team and corporate HR functions.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in learning & development, with at least 3 in a commercial, sales, or marketing-focused environment.
• Experience working across functional areas in a matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and digital learning tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, team development, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience in the decorated apparel, promotional goods, or mass customization sectors.
• Experience in consumer products, apparel, or B2B distribution environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise LMS platforms (e.g., Workday Learning, Cornerstone).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate commercial needs into scalable learning programs.
• Project management and vendor oversight capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office and home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.