Job description
OLAPLEX, a category-defining leader in prestige hair care, continuously seeks talented individuals to join in our mission to transform foundational hair health and deliver great hair days today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
As the original bond builder, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates the bonds within our teams. OLAPLEX elevates individuals from all backgrounds with the belief that together we can unlock the full potential of science to extend the health, life, and beauty of hair for all.
About the Role:
The Regional Education Manager for every channel is a key role for the strategic planning, execution and management of Education in the field. Responsible for communicating the OLAPLEX education message to our distribution partners teams (DSCs and Educators) as well as stylists working in independent beauty salons, chain salons, schools, and other professional beauty products outlets within appointed Distributor channel. Effectively coordinate with Field Sales Managers (to manage all aspects of the educational activities to support the Distributors’ business. Manage relationship with Distributors.
This position serves as a critical link between OLAPLEX and our PRO customers for the creation of strong relationships through education and community, in support of channel sales goals. The role is essential to the sales cycle by delivering the best-in-class training to salons and stylists and to ensure ongoing education support. The key to success in this distribution strategy will be to have a thorough knowledge of OLAPLEX products & services programs with the ability to train and develop education resources to deliver best in class education to salons.
Key Responsibilities:
• Champion the OLAPLEX philosophy of bond-building science through impactful and inspiring education
• Implement regional education strategies that grow brand awareness, sales, and stylist loyalty
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of Regional Educators to deliver consistent, high-quality education
• Facilitate engaging technical and business-building education for salons, distributor partners, and store employees
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to successfully launch new products, promotions, and initiatives
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of all education programs, events, and activations
• Foster and strengthen relationships with salons, distributor sales consultants, and key accounts to support retention and growth
• Represent OLAPLEX at distributor shows, regional events, and industry gatherings
• Deliver education in both live and virtual formats, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Monitor regional performance and collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve education and sales goals
About You:
- Must be based in Chicago/Milwaukee area and ability and willingness to travel 75%
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the haircare industry in a training / education position
- Professional licensed stylist
- Strong technical skills in both care and chemical salon services
- Experience leading programs for stylists, in person and virtually
- Inspirational leadership style with excellent training skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confidence when presenting programs
- Outstanding team player who is able to work collaboratively with all internal & external partners
- Flexible and adaptable with the ability to embrace and facilitate change
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:
The annual base pay for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.
- Competitive compensation
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
- Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
- Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents
- Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
- Our culture has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX
- Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.
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.
