Education Consultant - French Brands

Education Consultant – French Brands

L’Oréal Professional Products Division

L’Oréal works in partnership with salons to help hairdressers to dream, excel and succeed. Hair is the fashion accessory of today, worn every day to reflect the personality of the individual, as important to the total look as any item of catwalk clothing. Everything we do reflects this passionate interpretation - from our inspirational live shows to our seasonal colour collections. With L'Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase and Shu Uemura, you'll be inspired to take fashion to your heart and create beautiful hair.

As part of our dynamic education team you'll work alongside some of the world's greatest hairdressers in a varied and creative role that offers a richly rewarding and successful future. 

To execute and deliver courses to salons within your territory and in our Regional Venues. Reporting to the L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase and Shu Uemura Education Manager French Brands Ireland. Working closely with the Commercial Managers and Business Partners to ensure the quality of knowledge and service that is associated with the brands is conveyed to the salons.

The Network 

You will be liaising with some of the leading names in the hairdressing industry. As part of our dynamic education team, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s greatest hairdressers in a varied and creative role that offers a richly rewarding and successful future. 

Key Requirements

• We are looking for an exceptional individual - a talented hairdresser and a self-motivated team player, who has enjoyed previous experience of delivering education expertise within a salon or beauty environment. 
• You will share our passion for inspiring others to maximise their performance through colour and retail. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for superior service and will reflect the values of a superior brand in this arena. 

• Flexibility, a full driving licence and the ability to consistently meet and maintain high standards are crucial. Your proven organisational skills will allow you to use your time effectively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are key for this role.
• You set yourself demanding goals and are focussed on quality as well as attention to detail. 
• You enjoy defining your own role, and constantly look for ways to exceed your objectives. 
• A passion for exciting projects motivates you and gives you the energy to deliver on your daily tasks.
• You try to keep up to the minute with current trends, commercial and brand awareness. 
• You feel that you have an aptitude for our profession through a true sensitivity to our products & our market. 
• Passionate about haircare/ skin care & you understand the importance of aesthetic quality and detail.
• You can focus and achieve targets / objectives.

Who You Are

• You set yourself demanding goals and demolish obstacles to achieve them. Focused on quality and attention to detail, you will not compromise standards. You probably think of yourself as an entrepreneur.
• You define your own roles and constantly look for ways to exceed what has been asked. A passion for exciting projects gives you the energy to succeed in a flexible, high octane company.
• You value innovation as a business strategy. You also try to keep up to the minute with current trends. Ultimately, you share our belief in flexibility as a way of life.
• You are a real leader, creating a compelling vision and then communicating it with style and charisma. You’ve always been comfortable defending a point of view. You’ll thrive on the challenges that an international environment brings.
• You feel that you have an aptitude for our profession through a true sensitivity to our products & our market. 
• Passionate about beauty, you understand the importance of aesthetic quality, detail and the perfect choice of colour and retail.

Preferred qualifications/experience

• Experience and confidence in delivering Technical Workshops, Presentations and Classes
• Technical competence, cutting competence and styling competence
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Experience of building relationships with clients
• Full driving licence and willing to travel widely as part of the role
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Packages - PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Enthusiastic manner
• Ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop people
• Passion for the hairindustry
• Strong organisational skills
• Diplomacy and patience
• Ability to work in an ever changing & demanding environment 

WHO WE ARE

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact. 

HOW WE RECRUIT

At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Staff Shop - up to 60% discount on iconic L'Oréal products & brands such as YSL, Prada, Kerastase, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier!
• Family & Friends’ Sales
• Enhanced pension option 
• 25 days holiday, increasing with tenure, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Private Healthcare
• Access to Dental Insurance, at discounted rates
• Extensive mental health support
• Exclusive discounts and cashback on your everyday shopping
• Stay active with our Cycle to Work or gym discount programmes
• Summer hours - 3pm finishes on Fridays during Summer months
• Paid fertility leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave of up to 8 weeks
• L'Oréal Citizen’s Day - 1 workday per annum spent giving back with your team to local communities and charities