Sales Director, Learning Services

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

Business Development Manager Sales

(Remote)

GP Strategies Corporation, part of Learning Technologies Group, is one of the world’s leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

Clients include Global 500 companies, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace & defense industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information can be found at gpstrategies.com.

SUMMARY: GP Strategies is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team. We are looking for someone who is experienced in creating long term and successful client partnerships and who thrives in a consultative sales culture. A track record of consultative and conceptual selling would be a great asset together with a background in HR, OD and training processes.

Primary Responsibilities Will Be To

• Develop new and existing business in North America
• Build lasting relationships with our existing client base, working alongside our consultancy team
• Lead sales and marketing initiatives for prospects and clients
• Help deliver effective solutions for the client
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Might Be

• A successful salesperson from a similar service/consulting sector or from within the industry
• An HR or Training manager/consultant within a business who has discovered the thrill of sales
• An entrepreneurial person engaged and motivated by being part of a business that makes a significant difference to its clients
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years business development or account management experience including prospecting and strategic approach to a territory/ client base
• The position will involve necessary travel to service clients, plus occasional travel to other markets and/or East Coast headquarters. Projects often require work during non-office hours.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong and trusting relationships at all levels in an organization
• Ability to think strategically in viewing sales issues and opportunities
• Outstanding listening and consulting skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Outstanding oral communication skills and an ability to write impactful proposals
• Evidence of strong success in a non-work field
• Applicants may work from home, depending on location
  
  

Diversity comes naturally to us at GP Strategies. With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, being diverse is second nature. Yet, it’s more than just about location, our style focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness and working collectively to achieve our goals. We support our people, no matter who they are, or where they are from because they have different perspectives and attitudes. That’s how ideas are born and enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.



With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

Primary Location

United States

Job

Sales and Marketing

Organization

USA 100 GP Strategies Corporation

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

Mar 17, 2025, 2:32:01 PM