Professional Development Opportunities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Baker and Packager Associate

Company: Walmart

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Baker and Packager Associate

Company: Walmart

Location: Bloomington, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The Bakery/Packager position at Sam's Club involves preparing fresh baked items daily, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires multi-tasking, problem-solving, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate thrives in such settings, prioritizes member satisfaction, and can stand for long periods. They should also be a team player, leveraging digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Proposal Writer - M&A Sales

Company: Accenture

Location: Bloomington, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The job posting is for a Proposal Management role within Accenture's Sales & Pricing Performance team. The role involves managing relationships with M&A North America service/industry/function leadership, supporting Topic Advisors, and conducting research to identify qualified sales leads. Key responsibilities include leading storyboarding sessions, maintaining a repository of sales assets, and collaborating with internal organizations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in Proposal Management. They must possess strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in project planning and execution.

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

Company: Walmart

Location: Gurnee, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Sam's Club is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused meat team member. The role involves not just cutting meat, but also making crucial decisions about quality, packaging, and display. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize member satisfaction, and maintain a clean, member-ready area. They will also leverage digital tools to enhance sales and customer experience. Benefits include competitive pay, health benefits, 401(k), and various other perks. The hourly wage range is $17.00 to $24.00.

STR MGMT/BAKERY DEPT LEADER

Company: Kroger

Location: Northbrook, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The job description involves creating an outstanding customer experience, maintaining a safe and clean environment, achieving sales and profit goals, and directing the Bakery department. Responsibilities include promoting trust, collaborating with associates, developing performance goals, training associates, adhering to laws and guidelines, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, basic math knowledge, stress management abilities, a food handler's permit, and preferably high school education, management experience, bakery experience, and retail experience. Mariano's, part of the Kroger family, offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

(USA) Personal Shopper - Sam's

Company: Walmart

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Customer Service Representative

Company: Addison Group

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

A Customer Service Representative position is available in Naperville, IL with a compensation of $16-18/hour. The role involves sending order confirmations, checking back order status, resolving customer requests, and updating SAP Business One. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in retail/customer service/call center environments, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with SAP/ERP/Excel/CRM systems. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, and monetary bonuses. Addison Administrative & HR offers permanent employment opportunities, direct connections with hiring managers, and professional development support.

Personal Banker

Company: PNC

Location: Lake Zurich, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate

Company: Walmart

Location: Hickory Hills, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Sam's Club is seeking a team member with a passion for fresh food and customer service. The role involves preparing and serving ready-to-eat food, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the prepared foods area, and ensuring high-quality products are available. The ideal candidate should have food service experience, be comfortable with change, and prioritize member satisfaction. They should also be able to adapt to new tools and technologies, and demonstrate a commitment to food safety and sanitation standards. In return, Sam's Club offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits including health, financial, and time-off benefits.

Customer Education Manager

Company: Black Mountain

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level Learning Specialists earn $50k–$70k, mid‑level L&D Managers command $80k–$110k, and senior L&D Directors receive $120k–$160k. Executive roles such as VP of Learning can exceed $200k, especially in large tech firms.
What skills and certifications are most valued in PD positions?
Key skills include proficiency with LMS platforms like Cornerstone, SAP Litmos, or Moodle; instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM); microlearning authoring in Articulate 360 or Captivate; data‑analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI); and video production. Certifications such as ATD Associate, CPLP, CILIP, or Microsoft Certified: Learning Designer boost marketability.
Are Professional Development jobs available for remote work?
Yes. Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists, and Training Specialists frequently work remotely or in hybrid models. Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Managers may require occasional on‑site presence for workshops or pilot programs.
What career progression paths exist within PD roles?
Typical advancement moves from Training Coordinator to Instructional Designer, then to L&D Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and finally VP of Learning or Chief Learning Officer. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, analytics, and budget oversight.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Professional Development?
AI‑driven adaptive learning, microlearning on mobile, learning analytics dashboards, gamification, and skill‑marketplace platforms are elevating PD. Companies are also prioritizing continuous learning cultures to close skill gaps in data science, cybersecurity, and cloud management.

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