Talent Development Manager

ADS, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Development Manager leads the execution of learning and development initiatives that enhance employee capability, accelerate performance, and strengthen long-term career growth across ADS. This role is responsible for overseeing New Hire Orientation programs, leading internal sales development initiatives, and managing early-sales career development programs to build strong talent pipelines and support employee growth. Patterning closely with business leaders, the Talent Development Manager identifies development needs, designs scalable learning solutions, and ensures employees have the tools, training, and resources needed to succeed in their roles. The ideal candidate brings a strong program management discipline, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to translate organizational goals into engaging and effective learning experiences that support employee development and business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in learning / organizational development, or related fields
2+ years of experience in a leadership role
Experience supporting sales‑driven or fast‑paced organizations preferred
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder partnership abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
Experience designing curriculum related to employee development
Data‑driven approach to program evaluation and continuous improvement
Strategic thinking
Program and project management
Stakeholder partnership and strong interpersonal skills
Operational excellence
Data literacy and continuous improvement
Strong coaching, facilitation, and executive communication skills
Agility and problem solving

Nice To Haves

advanced education a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the structure, coordination, and continuous improvement of major sales readiness and early‑career development programs, including: Sales Development Associate (SDA) Program, Strategic Sales Readiness (SSR) Program, Outside Sales Development Group (OSDG) Program.
Manage program structure and annual calendar.
Coordinate training and logistics.
Track performance milestones and progress visibility.
Align stakeholders with sales leadership.
Report on insights and refine programs.
Assess organizational capability needs and identify skill gaps.
Execute development programs that support employee growth, job readiness, and internal mobility.
Build learning roadmaps for sales roles.
Maintain a continuous improvement cycle using feedback, data, and performance indicators.
Own and manage the company’s New Hire Orientation (NHO) program from planning through facilitation and continuous enhancement.
Develop orientation resources, guides, and development plans to ensure new hires receive a structured orientation experience.
Ensure all new instructor-led and e-learning training courses are assigned, tracked, and completed within established onboarding timelines.
Support implementation of tools that strengthen goal‑setting, coaching, and feedback processes.
Consult with managers on team development strategies.
Facilitate career development pathways and internal mobility resources.