Director, Global Training & Development

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. We currently operate in a fully remote environment; because of this, collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role:

The Director of Global Training & Development is a dynamic and key role that is critical in the development of strategy and execution of best-in-class education for OLAPLEX. The position is key to the partnership with Marketing and R&D in development of all core education for the brand. This includes but is not limited to written and video / digital content, curriculum formatting, training design for both in-person and digital formats.

Central to the position's responsibility is the development of long-term strategy for the development and delivery of OLAPLEX Education concepts and materials, including program design, training methodology utilizing all Brand CI guidelines across all channels and learning platforms.

The position is responsible for a team of educators that will develop, format and launch education curriculum to all divisions / channels to support both core brand collection and new launches. Central to the role is the relationship with cross-functional partners in R&D and Marketing to create a holistic go to market education strategy.

• Manage additional projects, deliverables and timelines as needed
• Develop a training plan globally for product related roll-out including the supervision and guidance of all education & sales teams coordinated with regional needs
• Monitoring and controlling of all projects and training budgets
• Conceptualization and development of a digital learning strategy
• Partner with VP Global Education & Field Education Directors to build out Education strategy to support sales goals by channel
• Provide internationally standardized training templates and training materials to support product knowledge within the regions
• Ensure development of product related education materials, in alignment with the responsible brand managers (education manuals, educator training aids)
• Forecast & plan all deliverables with resources to support goals
• Coordinate input and information from all relevant members of Marketing, R&D, Sales and Education teams when developing educational material
• Supervision of the recruitment, hiring, briefing and organization of all external hairdressing talent required to deliver a desired result. Guest artists when required.
• Support the development of service concepts within product initiatives in close cooperation with Brand Management / R&D / Field Education
• Measure through clear targets, the effectiveness, compliance and reach of product related training and materials
• Stay ahead of industry trends & competitions in professional categories through ongoing education, product testing & research
• Partner with R&D and Marketing on-going input for product & service initiative development

About You:

• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to embrace and facilitate change
• Strategic thinker with examples of solving problems and taking initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confidence when addressing both key stakeholders and new audiences alike
• Professional licensed stylist preferred
• Expert knowledge of developing trainings for different learning styles
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the haircare industry in an education management position
• Competence in managing budgets and financial targets
• Inspirational leadership style with excellent training skills
• Experience leading stylists and managing remotely
• Outstanding team player who is able to work collaboratively with all internal & external partners

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards:

• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents
• Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees in addition to short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance; dependent care flexible spending account company match
• Work/Life Balance: Remote work environment, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Culture: Our team has an "attitude of gratitude" and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our "secret sauce"
• Competitive compensation
• Recognition: We celebrate our peers and colleagues with our monthly 'Hero Recognition and Awards' program. Make a difference as a 'Bond Builder' and/or 'Commendable Creative!'
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.