Director, Aveda Hair Color, Technical and Execution (Blaine)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

The Director of Technical Execution, Education is responsible for translating Aveda’s professional business strategy into actionable, results-driven execution plans across salons and Institutes throughout the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on hair color growth and technical excellence. This role also supports the successful execution of education initiatives across hair and scalp care, styling, and skin/spa domains. Serving as the bridge between strategy and field execution, the Director ensures consistent, high-quality technical education that drives business growth, elevates professional expertise, strengthens brand positioning, and enhances service and retail performance across channels.

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Execute North America technical education strategies aligned to global brand vision, color priorities, and business growth goals.
• Drive color conversion, service growth, and technical adoption through focused field execution and cross‑functional partnership.

Field Execution & Technical Excellence

• Oversee hair color and cross-domain education programs, launches, and technical initiatives across salon, spa, and Institute channels.
• Ensure consistent technical standards, service protocols, and educator execution that deliver measurable business impact.

Team Leadership & Educator Development

• Lead, coach, and develop five regionally based Technical Education Managers across the United States and Canada.
• Build educator capability, consistency, and accountability through strategic direction, development, and train-the-trainer initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance culture and develop emerging talent for future succession.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence

• Connect global education strategy, regional priorities, and field execution to increase adoption and market impact.
• Partner with sales, marketing, commercial teams, distributors, and salon owners to support launches, engagement, and category growth.

Performance & Operational Excellence

• Establish and track KPIs tied to color conversion, service performance, technical adoption, educator effectiveness, and program engagement.
• Use business insights and performance reviews to optimize execution, strengthen accountability, and inform leadership updates.

Qualifications

• Licensed cosmetologist with advanced expertise in hair color and technical salon education.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in technical education, salon training, professional beauty education leadership, or field education management.
• Proven ability to drive business results through education, including hair color conversion, retail placement and sell-through, service growth, and technical adoption.
• Strong understanding of professional salon business operations, retail and service performance drivers, service provider behaviors, guest experience expectations, and adult learning principles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing education strategies, train-the-trainer initiatives, and scalable field education programs.
• Experience leading and developing multi-regional education teams, field educators, and people leaders within a matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills with the ability to translate business objectives into impactful field initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive organizational alignment.
• Exceptional facilitation, coaching, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to inspire and influence diverse audiences, from emerging artists to top salon owners, educators, and field leaders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret business metrics, identify opportunities, and drive accountability and performance improvement across markets.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on field engagement, technical coaching, and execution support.
• Experience partnering closely with sales, marketing, commercial, and field leadership teams to support category growth and brand initiatives.
• Deep understanding of hair color, hair and scalp care, styling, and skin/spa service categories within the professional beauty industry.
• Passion for the Aveda mission, sustainability, wellness, and holistic beauty philosophy.
• Computer proficiency in Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual learning/presentation tools.
• Ability to travel up to 70% for field education, events, and business needs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business dictates, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $128,960.00 to $193,440.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact View email address on apply.placed-app.com.

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia’s Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.