Global Retail Training Designer

Global Retail Training Designer - FTC page is loadedGlobal Retail Training Designer - FTCApply locations Aesop UK Head Office time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1025326Global Retail Training Designer | London | FTCFor over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.Role purposeThe Global Retail Training Designer will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of blended learning and development solutions across product and capability projects for the Aesop retail population, with a view to close knowledge, skill, and behavioural gaps in accordance with the commercial agenda while keeping the customer and brand values at heart. Success of this role is defined by increasing retail sell-through across a range of retail KPIs and positive ROI.Reporting directly to the Global Retail Training Design Manager, this role is primarily a design role with occasional co-ordination projects as required.Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to –Design and develop blended learning and development solutions that deliver commercial results through the education and engagement of our global retail population aligned to marketing and business objectives.Work closely with key stakeholders such as global marketing, visual merchandising, and retail training & performance teams to ensure well informed, impactful, and engaging learning solutions that are reflective of the commercial priority to the business.Confidently communicate training initiatives, in detail, to various leadership and training teams to launch designed learning content.Co-Ordinate Global Retail Training & Capability communications with an engaging yet informative approach to inspire our Training & Performance teams in markets to initiate local activity.Work closely with the Retail Training & Capability Co-Ordinator to ensure maintenance of existing learning solutions, and programs. Offering guidance and solutions, focused on the end user experience, where required.Liaise with Retail Training & Capability Coordinator to ensure Global Share Point is up to date. Proactively implement necessary design changes based on end user insights.Analyse data relating to learning and development solutions to evidence the impact of the solution through productivity and performance. Co-ordinate quantitative and qualitative results with an aim to share with key stakeholdersSuccessfully manage own diary, in line with multiple project priorities, managing key stakeholder expectations while keeping a calm and considered approach.Approach training design with DE&I at the forefront ensuring we are consistently building inclusive learning solutions.Pro-actively research and suggest new and engaging learning & development trends with a view to elevate future training design.This is a full-time position operating with a hybrid working pattern, attending Aesop’s London Bridge-based Head Office three days per week and working remotely on two days per week . This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026.What we are looking forMicrosoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Share Point, Teams, MS Forms, OutlookSignificant experience using Articulate 360Comfortable utilising LMS Functionality (Workday or similar)Adobe Creative Cloud applicationsExperience within a training & development role (essential)Evidence of working with or designing learning solutions (essential)Commercially minded with a strong knowledge of premium beauty and beauty customer experience (essential)Previous experience working with beauty (skin care and/or fragrance) retail environment at business level (essential)Strong project management skills – organisation, diary planning, managing stakeholder expectationsExceptional writing and proof-reading skillsEmotionally intelligent, personable, and inclusiveCreativity, enthusiasm, passion, curiosity, organisedA team player, someone who enjoys working within a team while also works well autonomouslyPPTLS (level 3 teaching qualification) or CIPD level 3 or relevant experience (desirable)Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectivesCommitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.What’s on offerWe take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include -Flexible, hybrid working patternGenerous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocationPaid volunteering allowance for all employeesBonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performanceSuite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunitiesAccess to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.#LI-HybridAbout UsAesop was established in Melbourne in 1987. Our objective has always been to formulate skin, hair and body care products of the finest quality; we investigate widely to source plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients, and use only those with a proven record of safety and efficacy. In each of our unique stores, informed consultants are pleased to introduce our range and to guide your selections. Alongside our commercial activities, we explore and support the arts as an avenue through which to inspire, learn and communicate. We are headquartered in Melbourne, and have offices and stores in many parts of the world, including New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong.Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr