Learning & Development Specialist II - Jr. Instructional Designer (Remote)

We're looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary - and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector. We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry. What you'll do: Job purpose This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced instructional design professional who possesses a collaborative nature, strong communication skills, is detail-oriented, and has a passion for working in a team, continuous growth, and helping others expand their knowledge and skills. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of interactive, engaging training solutions, including eLearning, videos, in-person and virtual instructor-led. Duties and responsibilities • Consult with subject matter experts to develop engaging training content including in person and virtual instructor-led, eLearning courses, training activities, multimedia, and video learning. • Use creative mindset to find new and different ways to design and develop training content. Review, update, and maintain training content to support the needs of the business. • Organize materials and provide support to the facilitators before, during, and after training events. • Meet milestones and project timelines. • Participate in project meetings with business partners to ensure all steps of assigned projects are completed within parameters. • Demonstrate a growth mindset by actively seeking out new instructional strategies, participating in professional development opportunities, and proposing innovative solutions to design challenges. • Other duties, as assigned. What you'll bring: Required • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, learning technologies, or other related field and 1 or more years of professional instructional design experience or combined work experience and education. • 1-2 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing interactive instructor-led and eLearning modules. • 1+ years of experience developing content using Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise. • Some experience using AI-driven platforms for content development and/or learning and talent development. • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and with video conferencing technology, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams. • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks without sacrificing quality and accuracy. • Proven proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability and experience to work and develop training solutions from start (analysis) to end (evaluate). Preferred • 1+ years of experience developing content using Vyond (or similar), and Camtasia. • 1+ years of experience in facilitation in a corporate setting. • 1+ years of experience in leadership development or coaching. • Certification in DiSC, CliftonStrengths, MBTI, SDI (Core Strengths), or other team or behavioral assessments. • Experience developing interactive content using virtual reality or augmented reality. • Experience working as an administrator in an LMS, such as Cornerstone. • Professional trainer certification (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance - CPLP, Certified Technical Trainer - CTT+, or similar). • Brain-centric Instructional Designer (BcID) certification. Working conditions • Remote position within the US. • Up to 25% travel. • Occasional field visits to branch locations. Physical requirements • Continuous work on a computer using a keyboard and mouse with extended screen time. • Prolonged periods of sitting. • Frequent verbal and auditory communication via phone, video calls, chat, and email required. • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. What you'll earn • 401(k) with employer match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • PTO, company holidays, and parental leave • Paid training and certifications • Legal assistance and identity protection • Pet insurance • Employee assistance program (EAP) QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Apply tot his job