Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development Strategy

• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives and supports the growth of new business initiatives.
• Collaborate with key business leaders to identify learning needs for new business areas, including sales, customer service, and product development.
• Develop new L&D offerings or packages that can be marketed to clients as part of our services or solutions, thereby expanding the company’s business portfolio.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement across the organisation, ensuring employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for success in new business ventures.

New Business Development

• Identify potential business development opportunities within the learning & development space, including client training needs, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities.
• Work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to propose and pitch L&D solutions to external clients and business prospects.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in L&D and recommend new business avenues that align with company objectives.
• Lead the development of tailored training proposals for new business opportunities, ensuring L&D services are positioned as a competitive differentiator for clients.
• Foster relationships with key industry stakeholders, including partners, vendors, and external training providers, to build new revenue streams for the organisation.

Training Programme Design & Delivery

• Lead the creation and delivery of high-quality training programmes, workshops, and content targeted at both internal and external audiences.
• Ensure that all training materials, resources, and programmes are up to date, relevant, and tailored to meet the needs of new business areas and client requirements.
• Implement blended learning solutions (e.g., face-to-face training, e-learning, microlearning) that are innovative, engaging, and effective for diverse learning styles.

Metrics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of L&D initiatives, both internally and in external business development projects.
• Report regularly to senior management on the progress of new business development through L&D initiatives, including return on investment (ROI), engagement levels, and performance metrics.
• Continuously improve the effectiveness of training programmes based on feedback, evaluations, and evolving business needs.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with HR and business leadership to align L&D efforts with talent development, performance management, and succession planning strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the L&D team, ensuring a high level of expertise in both L&D strategies and business development.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for learning and development solutions when engaging with prospective clients or partners.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 5–7 years of experience in Learning & Development, with a proven track record in new business development, partnerships, or expanding business portfolios.
• Experience in designing and implementing learning programmes that directly contribute to business growth and client satisfaction.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong understanding of business development strategies, including identifying new business opportunities and revenue generation through L&D.
• Ability to think strategically and implement innovative L&D solutions that drive business growth.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally.
• Expertise in learning technologies, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and content creation tools.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.

Additional Competencies

• Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and seizing business opportunities.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and demonstrate flexibility in problem-solving.
• Experience in working with external clients or customers to deliver customised training solutions.

Learning & Development Manager (New Business) position available in Gauteng, Pretoria East. This job position was posted by Ergasia Placements. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-25 at 01:02:46 in the Manufacturing category

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