Learning Strategist (Sales)

Overview

The Director, Learning Strategist serves as a strategic partner between the Learning & Development (L&D) organization and business units, driving alignment between business goals and enterprise learning strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary learning consultant for Sales, translating business strategies into targeted learning solutions that drive performance and growth
• Align Sales learning strategies to Covetrus’ overarching L&D and talent development roadmap, ensuring consistency and enterprise-wide alignment
• Partner with Sales stakeholders to assess skill gaps, performance challenges, and capability needs, advising when learning is, or is not, the right solution
• Prioritize learning requests based on business value, impact, and resource availability
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with Sales stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional partners across Covetrus
• Act as the first point of contact for new learning needs as they are raised to L&D from stakeholders
• Facilitate strategic discussions that influence leadership decisions around learning investments, priorities, and outcomes
• Communicate progress and impact to the Head of L&D and to stakeholders through data-driven storytelling for each new learning initiative

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated experience consulting and executing learning strategies that drive measurable business outcomes in a Sales organization
• Demonstrated experience facilitating
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and learning measurement methodologies
• Experience managing enterprise learning portfolios and collaborating with executives
• Strong data storytelling and analytical skills
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and drive projects to completion

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, or related field
• Experience (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in L&D or Talent Development, with at least 5 years in a consulting, strategic, or leadership capacity at a Sales organization

Benefits

• 401k savings & company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability benefits