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Education Specialist
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About this Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Provide ongoing administrative support to the Senior Manager, National Education and the broader Education team.
- Assist with scheduling, meeting notes, follow-up tracking, and intra-department communication.
- Manage documentation, file organization, and administrative workflows to ensure smooth day to day operations.
- Support budget tracking, vendor coordination, supply ordering, and other operational needs as assigned.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for incoming education requests submitted through the Engage360 platform.
- Review requests for accuracy, urgency, and alignment with program priorities; assign to appropriate educators based on region, availability, and skill set.
- Maintain and update scheduling, user records, and request statuses in the platform.
- Monitor educator capacity, travel considerations, and workload balance to ensure efficient resource planning.
- Act as a support contact for salon partners, DSCs, and internal teams regarding the status of education requests.
- Contribute to department workflows such as reporting, content organization, and digital updates to education platforms. • Support inventory management for educator kits, materials, and event supplies as needed.
- Assist in preparing digital assets, tracking attendance, and organizing metrics related to education execution.
- Support event planning teams with logistics and preparation as it pertains to the education team for shows, trainings, and education events.
- Assist with travel arrangements, supply preparation, and onsite setup/tear down as necessary.
- Support budget tracking, vendor coordination, reporting preparation, and other administrative tasks to enhance efficiency and alignment across the Education team.
- Coordinate travel logistics for Independent Contractors and Artists, including booking flights, hotels, trains, and airport transfers.
- Complete and submit FOC orders related to event and show needs.
- Order all event-related supplies, including educator kit
- Deliver high-quality, brand aligned in-person education sessions for salons, stores, events, and distributor partners.
- Facilitate hands-on classes, product knowledge seminars, technical demonstrations, and workshops.
- Represent the brand in a professional, engaging, and passionate manner during field visits and regional events.
- Tailor education content to the needs of each partner or audience, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong product/technical expertise.
What makes you a good fit
- Valid Hairdressing License with strong foundational technical skills.
- Minimum 5 years of salon experience, demonstrating advanced proficiency in cutting, coloring, finishing, and client consultation.
- Proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn additional platforms quickly.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence educating both small groups and large audiences.
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and administrative tasks simultaneously.
- Comfort delivering in field education, including hands-on classes, product knowledge sessions, and technical workshops.
- Ambitious, confident, and engaging public speaker who can represent the brand professionally across diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a dynamic team environment.
- Customer focused mindset with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
- High level of integrity, reliability, and strong work ethic in both administrative and field-based responsibilities.
- Ability to travel regularly, including overnight stays for regional education, events, and training commitments.
- Valid Driver’s License and comfort traveling independently for field education.
- Strong digital and technical aptitude, including the ability to manage scheduling platforms, education systems, and digital content tools (experience with Engage360 an asset).
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with shifting demands and changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Curriculum, Marketing, Events, and external partners.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role)
- Financial: Savings Plan matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, and service awards
- Family Support: 15-week maternity top up plan and 12-week gender neutral parental leave (top up for non-birth parent), fertility support, Employee and Family Assistance program, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
JOB ID: 26092113
Job Locations: Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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