Business Development Consultant (Articulate Rise 360, Storyline 360) - 423

Open to Peoria, IL as well

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

This Training Consultant will support strategic digital learning initiatives that enable dealer and customer adoption of Client's digital solutions.

Typical task breakdown:

- Leverage AI-enabled tools, agents, and emerging technologies to enhance learning analysis, accelerate content development, improve learning maintenance processes, and support scalable, role-based learning solutions.

- Conduct thorough learning needs analysis to identify performance gaps.

- Translate findings into role-specific learning objectives that support business outcomes.

- Support the design and development of comprehensive curricula targeting specific roles and responsibilities.

- Coordinate input from cross-functional stakeholders to ensure training aligns with dealership priorities.

- Proactively identify and engage Subject Matter Experts to contribute to learning initiatives, ensuring content reflects current practices and expertise.

- Advocate for access to end users and frontline dealer employees to gather actionable feedback that informs learning design and continuous improvement.

- Build partnerships across departments to secure SME participation and facilitate direct learner input throughout the project lifecycle.

- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.

- Work with external vendors and internal teams to develop and implement high-quality training programs.

- Apply adult learning theories and various instructional methods to enhance learner engagement.

- Align learning initiatives with business objectives and measure their impact on performance.

- Convert organizational strategies into practical and scalable training solutions.

- Plan and execute change management strategies for smooth adoption of new learning initiatives.

- Communicate effectively and coordinate projects for timely delivery.

- Conduct quarterly evaluations to keep learning aligned with changing technologies, tools, and goals.

- Eliminate overlapping training content, aligning materials to performance goals.

- Set and manage expectations regarding project scope, funding, and timelines.

- Ensure development timelines, modalities, and deliverables align with user needs and objectives.

- Collaborate on design approaches that support scalability, maintenance, and adoption.

- Evaluate and continuously improve learning effectiveness, adoption, and business impact.

- Leverage feedback, performance data, and field input to refine learning experiences.

- Recommend and test new methods to sustain long-term learning effectiveness.

Education & Experience Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or a related field(s): Learning and Development , Instructional Design, Organizational Development , Business Administration or Management (with demonstrated experience in learning or enablement)

- 5-7 years of experience in learning and development, preferably supporting digital

- Proven ability to assess learning needs, develop role-based curriculum, and deliver scalable, business-aligned learning solutions

- Skilled in learning tools (LMS platforms)

- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, content optimization and agile or iterative development cycles

- Experience in working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with subject matter experts (SMEs), product teams and enterprise partners

Required Technical Skills /Key Skills:

- AI-Enabled Learning Solutions: Experience using generative AI tools and AI-enabled workflows to support learning analysis, content development, personalization, and quality review, with a focus on scalable, accurate, and business-aligned learning outcomes.

- Learning Needs Analysis & Performance Consulting: Proficient in assessing training requirements and identifying performance gaps to tailor learning solutions.

- Role-Based Curriculum Development Support: Skilled in designing and developing comprehensive curricula targeting specific roles and responsibilities within the organization.

- Content Authoring & Visual Storytelling: Ability to design visually engaging training assets. Understands layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy to support learner engagement.

- Stakeholder Engagement & SME Relationship Management: Expertise in collaborating with various stakeholders and managing relationships with Subject Matter Experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.

- Collaboration with Vendors & Cross-Functional Teams: Effective in working with external vendors and internal teams to create and implement high-quality training programs.

- Understanding of Adult Learning Principles & Learning Modalities: Knowledgeable in adult learning theories and various instructional methods to enhance learner engagement and retention.

- Strong Business Acumen & Outcome-Focused Mindset: Ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives and measure the impact on organizational performance.

- Ability to Translate Strategy into Actionable Learning Solutions: Capable of converting organizational strategies into practical and scalable training solutions.

- Change Management Awareness & Adoption Planning: Proficient in planning and executing change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new learning initiatives.

- Communication, Facilitation, and Project Coordination Skills: Strong in communicating effectively, facilitating training sessions, and coordinating projects to ensure timely and successful delivery of learning programs.

- Project Management: Experience managing timelines, inputs, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.

- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Applies logic and sound judgment to connect learning needs with business priorities.

Technical Skills:

- Content Authoring: Content Authoring & AI-Enabled Development Tools: Proficient in Articulate Rise 360, Storyline 360, Clipchamp, and other digital content development platforms. Leverages AI-assisted authoring tools to accelerate content creation, multimedia production, and learning asset maintenance while ensuring accuracy, quality, and learner engagement.

- Learning Management Systems (LMS): Familiarity with platforms such as Workday Learning, or similar for course management, tracking and reporting.

- Content Management & Collaboration: Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, for document collaboration and version control.

- Data & Analytics Tools: Comfortable using Excel, LMS reporting dashboards, or basic PowerBI/Tableau reports to track engagement and training effectiveness.

- Project Management Platforms: Experience with AzureDevOps (AzDO) to manage project backlogs, sprints, tasks, and cross-function collaboration.

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

Strategic Thinking: Understands how learning solutions align with enterprise - goals and dealer performance metrics.

- Collaboration: Builds trust and alignment across digital product, vendors, dealer, and enterprise teams.

- Attention to Detail: Catches inconsistencies in content design, or messaging that could confuse learners.

- Communication: Communicates clearly and confidently both visually and verbally to diverse audiences.

- Continuous Learning: Stays current with digital tools, learning trends, and feedback loops for ongoing improvement.