Associate Manager, Global Education & Events, rhode

About e.l.f. Beauty

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is dedicated to offering clean, cruelty-free beauty products valued highly by customers. Since 2004, e.l.f. Cosmetics has been the cornerstone brand, and the company’s portfolio now includes e.l.f. SKIN, Well People, Naturium, and rhode skin—a skincare line developed by Hailey Rhode Bieber, designed to nourish various skin types with high-performance ingredients. In fiscal year 26, the company achieved $1.6 billion in net sales and has led the US mass cosmetics market as the #2 brand and fastest growing among the top five.

Full-time employees enjoy competitive salaries, potential bonuses averaging 200% of target over seven years, equity opportunities, flexible time off, half-day Fridays year-round, and a hybrid work model combining office and remote days. The company fosters a unique culture and prioritizes employee care and workplace flexibility.

Position Overview

The Associate Manager for Global Education & Events at rhode will contribute to bringing the brand's product experience to life through engaging educational programs. Reporting to the Senior Global Manager, Field, Education & Events, this role collaborates with various teams to develop scalable, best-in-class education content and experiences. The position supports launch initiatives, retail activations, events, and education strategies internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing rhode's global education strategy and develop scalable programs supporting product launches, retail activities, and international expansion.
• Create and update educational tools and resources to maintain a consistent brand and product experience across markets.
• Explore innovative methods to enhance education formats, tools, and delivery approaches.
• Support education content creation for product launches by translating product and ingredient details into engaging selling materials and launch resources.
• Work with Creative and Product Marketing teams to produce visually appealing education materials that match rhode’s brand voice and positioning.
• Manage timelines to ensure educational materials align with launch milestones.
• Collaborate with the Global Field team to support retail education initiatives, execution, and significant brand events worldwide.
• Assist in organizing field conferences, training sessions, and educational events such as Sephora Store Manager Conference.
• Coordinate gratis programs for product launches, education campaigns, and retail activations.
• Collect insights from field teams to enhance education content, improve programs, and identify innovation opportunities.
• Work with international markets, retail partners, and distributors to provide education that ensures successful launches and supports ongoing business objectives.
• Adapt global education materials for regional audiences while maintaining brand consistency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Product Marketing, Product Development, Creative, Commercial, Retail, Field, and Customer Experience throughout the product launch lifecycle.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and apply insights to refine content, delivery, and overall experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• More than three years of experience in education, training, or learning and development roles related to beauty or skincare.
• Experience collaborating with prestige retail partners, especially Sephora, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Sephora’s education programs, learning platforms, and retail training tools highly preferred.
• Experience in global education initiatives and working with international markets is favorable.
• Skilled in creating engaging education content across both digital and in-person formats.
• Strong project management abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills that simplify complex information effectively.
• Proven aptitude in cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building across teams.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed and collaborate across global time zones.

Additional Information

• Reports to the Senior Global Manager, Field, Education & Events.
• Location preference for candidates based in New York City.
• Hybrid work schedule with frequent travel to company headquarters in Beverly Hills and other locations as necessary.
• Compensation range: $85,000 to $100,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Total compensation includes a base salary, an annual performance bonus (eligible up to 200% of target), and equity.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plan, gender-neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off.
• All compensation and benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
• The job description outlines general duties and is subject to modifications as necessary.
• The company uses AI tools to assist in hiring but final employment decisions are human-made.