US Opportunities
Learning Designer
Who we are
BTS is the global leader in accelerating strategic alignment and execution, innovating how organizations learn,
change and improve. The unique BTS process offers fast strategic alignment and rapid capability building through:
- Business Simulations and experiential solutions – the most effective way to help organizations understand, align and execute
- In-depth customization to what is relevant and actionable on the job
- A results-focused approach that comprehensively and efficiently secures and measures business impact
BTS adds value to its clients through three practice areas: Strategic Alignment & Business Acumen;
Leadership & Management and Sales Force Transformation. We offer the world's premier, best-in-class experiential learning,
support tools and results assurance. We build commitment and capability to accelerate strategy execution and improve business
results. BTS has over 300 highly talented professionals serving over 400 clients, including 40 of the US Fortune 100 companies
and 25 of the Global Fortune 100 world’s largest corporations.
Our #1 Value is Positive Spirit and Fun!
Some BTS clients:
- AT&T
- American Express
- Humana
- Microsoft
- Procter & Gamble
- Sony
- UPS
- Verizon Wireless
- Xerox
Who we Seek
We currently seek an experienced learning program designer to create custom, discovery-based
learning solutions. As part of small teams, the learning designer works with various internal team members and external
customers, many of whom are executives. The learning designer also supports sales activities led by account managers
throughout the U.S. The ability to travel extensively is a requirement.
Responsibilities include
- Create custom discovery-based learning solutions for specific clients
- Adapt existing learning solutions to specific clients
- Interview executives and others in client organizations to identify issues and needs
- Travel with and support sales people on sales calls
- Research industries, companies, and best practices
- Write case studies, scenarios, and other materials that match the reality training participants experience in their jobs
- Develop instructions for learning activities
- Write facilitator guides, learning program design documents, and proposals
- Lead client meetings, document outcomes, and manage follow-up
- Work collaboratively with team members to sell, develop, and deliver learning solutions
- Facilitate new learning programs
- Act as account manager, including identifying new opportunities in existing accounts, exploring opportunities with
prospective customers, linking BTS offerings to the client business results they can accelerate, demonstrating management
and sales learning programs, and writing proposals
Ideal Candidates will have
- Seven to ten years or more of work experience, including roles as manager and
leader, experience at multiple companies, and experience participating in change initiatives
- Two or more years of experience with discovery-based training design and development
- Customer-centric attitude and experience working directly with external customers
- Curiosity
- Self-motivated mindset
- Ability to conceptualize, generate, and articulate new ideas quickly
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent analytic skills
- Facilitation skills
- Familiarity with the development of experiential/discovery-based training content
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and inspire instant confidence with executives
- Complex project and stakeholder management skills and willingness to serve as a member of a cross-functional, collaborative team
- Time management skills, including consistent performance under deadlines
- Ability to work quickly in a dynamic environment while maintaining high quality
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as a member of a cross-functional team
- Excellent writing skills, delivering high quality work the first time with little oversight by editors
- Sales Skills
- Familiarity with research and thought leadership in the areas of sales, management, and/or leadership
- Alignment with BTS values
- Willingness to travel (50% of time)
- Position can be located in San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, or Stamford, CT
Desirable attributes
While the following qualities are not requirements, they suggest some alternative attributes that might make a strong candidate:
- Experience in sales, as a salesperson and sales manager
- Experience in a corporate learning and development function
- Experience in consulting or professional services
We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Domestic and international travel
- Casual and fun professional atmosphere emphasizing flexibility and individual growth