Business Development Consultant 2

Business Development Consultant 
? Peoria, IL (On-Site)
? 6-Month Contract
? Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $28 - $31 an hr

We are seeking a Business Development Consultant 2 with a strong background in Instructional Design, Training Development, and Learning & Development to support business initiatives through the creation and delivery of high-impact learning programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing business needs, designing engaging training solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training modules, courses, and learning programs aligned with business objectives and customer service initiatives.
• Conduct business needs analyses to identify training gaps and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Apply instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE, to create engaging and effective training content.
• Monitor training effectiveness through performance metrics and ROI analysis, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Review and maintain training materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into impactful learning experiences.
• Analyze customer service and operational performance data to support training strategy development.
• Support strategic initiatives through consulting, problem-solving, and relationship management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training, or learning and development.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Experience conducting business needs analyses and translating findings into learning solutions.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Experience utilizing the ADDIE instructional design model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with authoring tools such as dominKnow ONE.
• Experience facilitating DACUM events.
• Familiarity with Questionmark or similar assessment platforms.
• Experience supporting customer service, operational excellence, or business transformation initiatives.

Top Skills

• Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
• Business Needs Analysis
• ADDIE Methodology
• Adult Learning Principles
• Effective Communication
• Customer Focus & Service Excellence
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to support impactful training and development initiatives for a large, complex organization.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic projects.
• Hands-on experience influencing learning strategies, operational performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand instructional design and consulting expertise.