Sephora

• 9 month Fixed Term Contract*

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more since 1969. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people's lives through the unlimited power of beauty.

As part of the LVMH family, Sephora's excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit have made us the world's leading beauty retailer growing twice faster than the market. Across Australia and New Zealand, we have circa 35 stores, a growing online platform and we plan to grow this year on year. Not only do we have stores we also have a head office based in Sydney CBD. Sephora has a diverse number of roles to offer.

Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. So, if you are ready to make your mark at a leading global retailer and belong to something beautiful, join us and reimagine your future, with Sephora.

While at Sephora, you'll enjoy...

• Opportunities for personal development here in Australia and New Zealand
• Opportunities across our global group of high-end luxury brands
• Gifted products throughout the year along with store discounts of up to 45% off
• Paid Parental Leave, Birthday Leave & Personal Leave
• Health and well-being initiatives including: Discounted Gym memberships & 24/7 Mental Health well-being programs
• Life Insurance
• Unique online learning platform
• Fun social calendar
• Fortnightly Pay + Super

The Opportunity:

As Sephora Australia and New Zealand’s National Training Manager you will oversee the development, localisation, deployment, and evaluation of contemporary retail education initiatives across Australia and New Zealand to meet commercial business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning and development, ideally within the beauty retail sector, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fostering learning and development within a commercial environment.

You’ll shine here if you enjoy…

• Adapting the regional Sephora University strategy for local deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder collaboration.
• Conducting training needs analysis and developing/implementing comprehensive education programs for retail employees, aligning with Sephora's brand.
• Implementing strategies to facilitate the transfer of learning and ensuring employees have the skills needed for their roles.
• Leading and managing a team of education specialists, providing guidance and professional development.
• Monitoring program effectiveness, using data and feedback to implement improvements and best practices.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, managing resources, ensuring compliance with Sephora's standards, and staying updated on industry trends.
• Overseeing the development, management, and efficient utilization of educational resources (training materials, technology, facilities).
• Forecasting and managing the education department's budget, ensuring programs are delivered within constraints.
• Ensuring educational programs comply with Sephora's standards and staying informed about industry regulations and best practices.
• Preparing and presenting reports on program performance and maintaining accurate records.
• Travel (interstate and international) as required

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or a related field and 10 years experience in a similar role (preferred)
• Beauty experience with an understanding of beauty products, trends, and techniques (preferred)
• Proven experience in educational program management, curriculum development, and team leadership within the beauty or retail industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to balance and prioritize.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Passion for beauty or retail and a commitment to fostering learning and development.

You can unleash your creativity, because we've got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.