Job Description

About the role

Booker are looking for a Learning & Development partner, who will be responsible for delivering learning for our sales teams; partnering key stakeholders, with a sales and performance coaching focus on excellent delivery of the core People Development & sales growth agenda, cultivating and reinforcing Booker as A Place to Get On and a Great Place to Work.


You will be responsible for
Developing and implementing relevant behavioural and sales skill development programmes to support the People Plan Delivering agreed experiential sales training to our sales teams, focusing on skill development and application of learning to drive high-performance Coaching our sales teams to understand self-led learning techniques and performance self-assessment (utilising robust performance metrics) to drive autonomous and high-performing colleagues/teams Working with key stakeholders to drive sales growth through agreed and sustainable learning interventions Working with the learning team to build relevant content for the sales academy - from new colleague to established and high-performing individuals Unlocking high performance and capability, enabling and supporting a coaching/ learning culture where our teams are able to deliver our core purpose and delight our customers Creating blended learning interventions, that are aligned with business objectives and having a strong understanding of what these are Working with key stakeholders to support succession planning and career development, delivering a strong talent pipeline to meet current and future needs Reviewing key cultural and capability needs to ensure interventions support appropriately Managing communication and engagement of stakeholders to ensure they are well informed on our People Development and Capability Plan Ensuring talent and career development interventions are designed, delivered and promoted inclusively Being informed on People policies, experienced and curious about the business and industries we operate in Using technology to collaborate on shared accountabilities, leading the way into a digital workplace. Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence

You will need
Supporting a culture of continuous improvement to drive high-performing individuals/teams Learning & development design & delivery for technical & behavioural skills Consulting and Partnering Designing and executing project plans Commercial Know How Exceptional communication & stakeholder management Advanced Performance Coaching skills Able to take learning theories and translate into practical/applicable solutions Experience of developing, delivering learning utilising various approaches i.e. classroom, virtual, e-learning Psychometric profiling accreditation/understanding (ideally Insights) Understanding of the business/commercial awareness Proven experience delivering and designing sales training, soft skills & behavioural development interventions Building credible stakeholder relationships

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.


Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.


We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a

Disability Confident Committed

employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend 50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend 50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. * A great holiday package