Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. 

Director, Learning Strategist

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. This role is accountable for executing a learning strategy that enables performance, capability development, and organizational growth across the portfolio. Acting as a trusted consultant with a high-level of confidence and executive presence, this individual identifies opportunities where learning can drive measurable impact and ensures delivery of scalable, human-centered, and data-driven learning solutions. This is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves roll that performs strategic consulting while also doing the work, facilitating, and leading a project team.

Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Consulting

• 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

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• 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

Learning Architecture, Quality, & Facilitation

• Responsible for all new-learning initiatives’ in-take, defining the learning solution through analysis, building a learning proposal and workshopping the proposal with stakeholders and SMEs
• Act as product owner, assisting the team in building out the backlog, assigning due dates, estimating time and meeting agreed upon deadlines
• Roll-up your sleeves and do the work while coaching and upskilling the team to provide exceptional client service and engaging, high-quality learning
• Champion AI-enabled, innovative learning methods, including blended learning, digital experiences, simulations, and microlearning
• Upskill the design team in human-centered design, accessibility, and performance consulting methodologies
• Ensure all learning projects meet established milestones, quality standards, and delivery timelines, holding the team accountable to such
• Partner with the LMS Administration team to maintain content accuracy, user access, and reporting consistency in the learning management system
• Facilitate on-site, pre-built “learning in a box” workshops for Sales team members, leveraging your expertise in Sales and master facilitation skills

Measurement & Insights

• Ensure the design team builds learning around defined success metrics for all new learning programs
• Accountable for ensuring data is collected, analyzed, and communicated effectively
• Build and maintain reports that demonstrate learning impact, engagement, and performance outcomes
• Use insights to continuously improve learning programs and demonstrate business results

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner closely with the Head of L&D to ensure consistency, innovation, and alignment across the enterprise
• Champion a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Manage competing priorities and ensure all projects meet established milestones and deadlines
• Stay informed on external learning trends, technologies, and best practices to evolve Covetrus’ approach to enterprise learning
• Promote a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and growth mindset across the organization

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

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

• 401k savings & company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Other leaves of absence
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability benefits​
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.