Education & Artistry Manager, Americas

Huda Beauty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Huda Beauty in New York seeks an Education & Artistry Manager for the Americas market. You will lead education strategy, develop programs for retailers and teams, localize content, and partner with Field Sales to close performance gaps. Manage events, budgets, and ROI with a cross-functional team.

The role requires a minimum 4 years in beauty sales/account management and Sephora experience, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in account management or sales in the beauty industry.
• Sephora experience is mandatory.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Americas Education & Training strategy aligned with global brand direction and regional priorities.
• Design and implement education programs for retail partners and internal teams.
• Localize training content for the Americas market and tailor to retailer needs.
• Partner with Field Sales Leadership to identify gaps and drive solutions.
• Manage the regional education calendar, product launches, roadshows and events.
• Oversee budget, collateral, and gift-with-purchase planning; track ROI.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Job description

Who We Are:

At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary:

The Education & Artistry Manager is passionate about and an expert in beauty, who will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing all brand-related events and educational programs for the Americas Market. We are seeking a talented and passionate Education Manager to join our team and help us create unforgettable brand experiences and educational initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of the Americas Education & Training strategy, ensuring alignment with global brand direction and regional business priorities.
• Design, implement, and refine brand education programs for retail partners and internal teams, leveraging modern learning technologies.
• Localize global training content for the Americas, tailoring it to market trends and retailer needs.
• Partner with Field Sales Leadership to identify learning/ performance gaps and develop targeted solutions that drive business results.
• Develop and manage the regional education calendar, including product launches, roadshows, summits, and field events.
• Oversee, execute and track gratis, collateral, and GWP planning in partnership with Sales and Operations.
• Track, implement, analyze and manage the education budget and make data-driven adjustments to maximize ROI.

Sales Upskilling

• Ensure all employees, freelancers, and contractors receive consistent training in brandstandards, product knowledge, artistry, and service excellence.
• Conduct regular field visits, coaching, and performance observations; provide actionable feedback to elevate artistry and service.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify field performance gaps and update training accordingly.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of Beauty Ambassadors, ensuring full training within their first 90 days.
• Understands market trends and nuances and pivots the education approach accordingly.

Reporting Management

• Implement and manage training evaluation systems and KPIs (e.g., knowledge retention, sales impact, service consistency).
• Use quantitative and qualitative insights to assess learning outcomes and continuously improve training programs.
• Track and report results to the Field Manager and Leadership.

Best in Class Eventing

• Partner with field leadership to shape agendas that address key education and performance needs.
• Partner with Brand, PR, and Influencer teams to support Americas events and activations as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in account management or sales roles within the beauty industry, Sephora experience is mandatory.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent level of collaborative spirit in highly multifunctional team organization.
• In-depth knowledge of the beauty industry, including trends, competitors, and consumer preferences.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting

The pay range for this role is $100k-$135k. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, maritalb status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.