Learning Strategist (Sales)

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 role 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’ intake, 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 outcomesUse 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

Benefits

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.

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