Learning Strategist

Covestro•Chicago, IL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

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
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
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
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