Learning & Development Specialist

We are BrandsMart - one of the leading Consumer Electronics and Appliance Retailers in the Southeast. With 10 retail stores in South Florida and the Atlanta area and a growing e-commerce presence, BrandsMart USA has a legacy of offering your favorite brands at the lowest prices. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a high-energy, incentive-based environment with competitive benefits. This is much more than a job - it is a career with purpose.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for enhancing BrandsMart's learning and development initiatives. With a blend of facilitating, coordinating, creating, and executing essential training programs, the Learning and Development Specialist focuses on delivering impactful learning solutions that align with organizational objectives. The Specialist will ensure that training resources effectively support and elevate the competencies of BrandsMart team members in alignment with business strategies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure smooth coordination and execution of training programs, acting as a key liaison between external partners and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate and execute quarterly vendor trainings with a strong sense of urgency and resourcefulness, ensuring that they are organized, effective, and conducted within stipulated timelines.
• Assist in creating, managing, and optimizing basic LMS courses using the Articulate 360 suite and Absorb LMS, ensuring that the courses are well-designed, engaging, and meet learning objectives.
• Be prepared and comfortable with facilitating occasional in-person trainings, effectively communicating information and engaging team members in the learning process.
• Retrieve, analyze, and communicate LMS reporting data to assess the effectiveness of training initiatives and to inform necessary improvements or adjustments.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with team members, stakeholders, and external partners, fostering an environment of collaboration, and relationship building.
• Showcase adaptability by navigating unexpected challenges or changes in the training landscape, employing resourcefulness in finding solutions and maintaining the quality of the learning experience.
• Provide comprehensive support for new store launches by assisting in coordinating new store orientation, vendor training, and other educational initiatives to ensure a seamless introduction to company processes and culture.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Retail industry and operations experience.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating training sessions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• 2+ years of experience with instructional design tools like Articulate 360 and Absorb LMS.
• Excellent communication skills for effective training facilitation and relationship building.

Adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating challenges and changes in the training landscape.
REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, preferably Absorb LMS.
• Knowledge and application of Instructional Design processes, trends, tools, and adult learning principles. Proficiency with Articulate 360 is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation, public speaking, and communication skills.
• Vendor Coordination and Relationship Management.
• Proactive and Resourceful
• Travel up to 25%.

BrandsMart Total Rewards
Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, BrandsMart is proud to offer competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Physical and financial well-being programs
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Pay on Demand

**Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.
About BrandsMart
At BrandsMart, we sell a wide variety of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, and accessories throughout the Southeast United States. Our customers shop at BrandsMart for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career - our focus on being a premier retail leader and providing a customer experience that is second to none. If you are looking for a company with passion and a dedication to our customers and team members alike, join us today.
BrandsMart is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members' differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com.
BrandsMart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Other details

• Job Family BMUSA - Store Support Center
• Job Function BMUSA HR
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $60,000.00

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