Training Manager, Technical and Product Development; Houston, Hybrid

Position: Training Manager, Technical and Product Development (Houston, Hybrid)
Job Overview Rector Seal  is seeking an experienced and innovative Training Manager, Technical and Product Development to lead the evolution of our training organization. Based in the Houston area, this hybrid position will be responsible for developing, delivering, and expanding training programs that support employees, distributors, contractors, customers, and channel partners across our HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and construction product portfolios.

This role serves as the bridge between Technical Services, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales, ensuring consistent, scalable, and effective learning experiences that drive product knowledge, customer success, and business growth.

This position is more than a traditional trainer role. The successful candidate will serve as the architect of Rector Seal's future training ecosystem, building scalable training programs, processes, platforms, and certification pathways that support business growth and customer success.

Initially operating as an individual contributor, this role will lead the development of a long-term training strategy while establishing the foundation for a future team of trainers, coordinators, and learning specialists. As the training organization grows, this individual will provide leadership, mentorship, and direction for the expanding team.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in technical and product training with experience in learning and development, instructional design, training program management, organizational growth, and leadership.

Essential Responsibilities Training Strategy and Department Development Develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy aligned with company objectives and growth initiatives.

Establish the structure, processes, standards, and operating procedures for Rector Seal's training organization.

Create and maintain a multi-year roadmap for training program expansion and capability development.

Identify opportunities to improve employee competency, product adoption, customer engagement, and business performance through training initiatives.

Develop recommendations for future staffing, resources, and technology investments within the training function.

Serve as a strategic partner to leadership on organizational learning, workforce development, and training effectiveness.

Training Program Development Design, develop, and maintain training programs supporting:

Product Training Technical Training Sales Training Marketing Training Distributor Education Contractor Education Customer Training Certification and Continuing Education Programs Create structured learning pathways for technical and non-technical audiences.

Develop instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, self-paced, and on-demand learning solutions.

Produce training materials including presentations, participant guides, technical documentation, instructional videos, e-learning modules, certification programs, and digital learning assets.

Ensure all training content remains current, technically accurate, and aligned with company branding and product positioning.

Learning Technology and Digital Platforms Serve as the primary administrator and strategic owner of the company's Learning Management System (LMS).Expand training offerings through modern digital learning technologies and online learning platforms.

Evaluate and implement new learning tools, content delivery systems, and training technologies.

Develop and maintain digital training libraries, certification programs, and self-service learning resources.

Utilize analytics and reporting tools to measure training participation, effectiveness, and business impact.

Training Delivery Deliver engaging in-person and virtual training programs for internal employees, distributors, contractors,…