The purpose of the Sr. Field Education Manager role is to manage a team that delivers exceptional education, partner with customers and sales partners to grow and convert the Salon & School business.
The FEM role manages the budget to drive Education activities for the Wella brands across the DSO & BSG channels tied to the channel KPIs.
The FEM is responsible for managing and coaching the FEBM and IC team to deliver exceptional education seminars supporting the Wella flywheel.
The FEM role partners with customers and RSMs on delivering and executing the education strategy designed for the regions to incl. conversions, classes and custom events.
The role supports multiple sales partners across DSO and Distributor Sales Consultants.
Represent Education internally and externally with hairdressing credibility.
Requirements
Valid cosmetology license required
Minimum 3 years of People Leadership or similar leadership capabilities
Minimum 5 years of hairdressing experience behind the chair
Minimum 3 years of facilitation, teaching, or presentation experience
Professional and fashionable image
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and, at times, extended hours
Ability to transport education presentation materials, sample cases, etc.
In-depth knowledge of the Beauty and HD industry and local marketplace
Commercially and sales savvy to coach salon & school owners/managers on business strategy & development
Strong industry competitor awareness - with focus on color
Structured, solution-oriented thinking with very strong analytical and strategic abilities
Leading by example, self-initiative and proactive
In-depth knowledge of Online/Offline Education
Professional and fashionable image
Proficient English skills (in writing and verbally), bilingual Spanish in specific markets
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel) and Apple (iPad/apps)
Proficient with relevant digital/SoMe platforms: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.
Min. 60% travel time (incl. overnight travel) - Valid driver’s license and ability to travel long distances
Benefits
health insurance
life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)
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