Learning & Development Specialist (Sales and Marketing)

As a member of the Sales, Marketing and Innovation (SMI) Talent Team, you will partner with key stakeholders to design, help implement and evaluate comprehensive learning programmes that enhance employee skills, encourage professional growth and contribute to organisational success.

This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate take responsibility for learning solutions for our Sales & Marketing teams across our global, matrixed packaging organisation.

Your remit will include but not limited to :

Work closely with the Head of SMI Academy to design, develop and deliver learning solutions that contribute to improved performance of the teams and build skill levels

Partner with key stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of current and future learning needs

Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and deploy a variety of training styles such as blended, virtual and classroom

Apply your knowledge and expertise to design and author engaging and effective eLearning modules, uploading them to a learning experience platform ready for assigning

Work closely with third-party training partners and our regions to manage and communicate existing learning programmes

Continuously assess the effectiveness of learning programmes through feedback and metrics making improvements as necessary.

The Learning and Development Specialist will have the ability to build rapport and influence across many levels of the business and contribute to and benefit from the DS Smith Talent network.

Qualified to Degree level, or equivalent experience in L&D

Experienced in designing and deploying a variety of training styles blended, digital, virtual and classroom

Competent in the use of eLearning authoring tools

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload versus deadlines

Competent in 70-20-10 methodology

Passionate about helping people learn and grow

An affinity for Sales and Marketing and / or have worked in or with Sales and Marketing teams, within a large matrix organisation

Resilient and persuasive, with effective communication skills

Collaborative, you enjoy working in a team and can work independently

A keen self-starter who thrives within hands on' situations

Familiar with e-learning best practice and generally knowledgeable in technological developments in Learning and Development

Excellent command of English, any other European languages are a plus.

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations.

We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.

Through our purpose of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people.

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

25 days holiday plus bank holidays