Learning and Development Manager

S&S Activewear, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

S&S Activewear, LLC is seeking a Commercial Learning and Development Manager to enhance the effectiveness and growth of the commercial organization. You will design engaging learning experiences to build selling skills, product knowledge, and commercial acumen across Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Service, and Pricing & Revenue Growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong content development and facilitation skills, proficiency in Articulate Rise, and experience with e-learning design.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating learning programs.
• Proven ability to design and develop learning content for sales teams.
• Experience with Articulate Rise and Rise platform.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments across sales and commercial teams to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Design, develop, and maintain learning content including instructor-led training (virtual & in-person), e-learning modules (Articulate Rise), toolkits, playbooks, job aids, and videos.
• Facilitate engaging learning sessions focused on sales skills, product knowledge, commercial strategy, and manager capability.
• Create manager and leadership development programs that build coaching skills, performance management capability, and team-development practices.
• Partner with Sales leadership to design training that supports consultative selling, negotiations, objection handling, and sales growth planning.
• Develop learning pathways and blended programs using multiple modalities (ILT, VILT, self-paced, microlearning, simulations, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content is timely, accurate, and aligned with business priorities.
• Measure learning effectiveness through assessments, feedback, performance data, and impact evaluation.
• Continuously improve programs based on learner insights and evolving commercial needs.

Skills

Articulate Rise

Sales/content design

Facilitation

Leadership development

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Manager coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPLP or similar credential preferred

Tools

Articulate Rise

Articulate Storyline 360

Job description

WHY JOIN?

Be part of something special – a place where work feels like a community, not just a job. We're a vibrant and innovative crew united by a shared passion for creativity, growth, and collaboration. S&S is expanding, and we want to connect with dedicated individuals to join our team and create a best place to work. Our team is driven by innovation and partnership, where your ideas are heard and celebrated. We're building an inclusive environment that values every voice and fosters a culture of mutual support and respect. If you're ready to dive into a dynamic work environment where every day brings new personal and professional growth opportunities,

WE OFFER Incredible team spirit

At the heart of our success is a culture that cherishes teamwork. We thrive on collaboration and value feedback and innovative thinking.

Opportunities for professional growth

Your contributions are integral to our growth. As we expand, so do your career opportunities to develop and advance.

Exclusive apparel discounts

Ready to upgrade your wardrobe?! As part of S&S, you'll enjoy special discounts on our trendy, high-quality apparel. Stay stylish and save big!

Top-notch employee benefits

We prioritize the health and well-being of our team members with an extensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement planning options.

Fun employee appreciation events

We love celebrating you! Regular events are our way of saying 'thank you' for your hard work and dedication. Prepare for some memorable moments of appreciation and fun.

State-of-the-art equipment

Experience the best in technology and equipment. We provide cutting-edge resources to make your work life safe and efficient!

About the Role

The Commercial Learning and Development Manager is responsible for enhancing the effectiveness, capability, and growth of the commercial organization. This role creates, implements, and delivers engaging learning experiences that build selling skills, leadership capability, product knowledge, and commercial acumen. The Manager partners closely with the commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Service, and Pricing & Revenue Growth) to assess learning needs, design impactful solutions, and deliver programs that drive business results. This position requires strong content development skills, facilitation excellence, manager skill-development experience, and proficiency in e-learning design – especially using Articulate Rise. The ideal candidate is agile, creative, and deeply sales-focused, with the ability to translate business needs into learner-centered training solutions.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Annual Salary: $100k - $120k (based on experience) Monday - Friday (standard business hours) Remote Opportunity

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct needs assessments across sales and commercial teams to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Design, develop, and maintain learning content including instructor‑led training (virtual & in‑person), e‑learning modules (Articulate Rise), toolkits, playbooks, job aids, and videos.
• Facilitate engaging learning sessions focused on sales skills, product knowledge, commercial strategy, and manager capability.
• Create manager and leadership development programs that build coaching skills, performance management capability, and team‑development practices.
• Partner with Sales leadership to design training that supports consultative selling, negotiations, objection handling, and sales growth planning.
• Develop learning pathways and blended programs using multiple modalities (ILT, VILT, self‑paced, microlearning, simulations, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure content is timely, accurate, and aligned with business priorities.
• Measure learning effectiveness through assessments, feedback, performance data, and impact evaluation.
• Continuously improve programs based on learner insights and evolving commercial needs.
• Maintain and organize learning resources on LMS and communication channels.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Provide coaching to managers, supervisors, and subject‑matter experts delivering training.
• Support onboarding for sales roles, ensuring consistency, capability‑building, and speed‑to‑productivity.
• Exemplify a growth mindset and model curiosity, creativity, agility, and learner‑centric thinking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills in both virtual and in‑person environments.
• Proven ability to design and develop learning content using Articulate Rise and other multimedia platforms.
• Experience in creating training for sales teams, including selling skills, product knowledge, and commercial processes.
• Ability to develop manager capability programs (coaching, feedback, leadership fundamentals).
• Strong instructional design skills with the ability to simplify complexity and create engaging learner experiences.
• Creativity, agility, and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Five years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating learning programs.
• Strong leadership and influence skills; able to partner with senior leaders.
• Travel to distribution centers or sales events as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Experience in Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise platform.
• Ability to design and develop professional training videos.
• Excels working in a highly virtual commercial organization.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or similar credential preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER S&S

Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

S&S is more than a source for apparel and accessories. We’re a supply chain built for blazing speed. A technology platform built for your workflow. A sales organization structured around your market. And a partner invested in your growth. To create the future of branded merchandise, empowering our customers and partners to make their vision a reality.

Our Values capture the beliefs and behaviours that underpin how we work and how we interact with each other, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. Staying true to our values defines us and our culture just as much as the products we sell and the service we provide.