Senior Director, Education Events

  Who We areJohn Paul Mitchell Systems ("JPMS") is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We've been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell, MITCH, Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell Tools, Neuro, The Demi, Paul Mitchell the color, Blonde, and Color XG.We were the first professional hair care company to take a stand against animal testing and continue our strong commitment to giving back, supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes both domestically and internationally. Sustainability has always been a priority, and we are committed to making our company operations climate neutral to preserve the beauty of the world around us.All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.About the Role The Senior Director of Education Events leads the planning, development, and execution of all corporate, distributor, and industry events to ensure they align with JPMS business objectives, marketing goals, and brand image. This role combines strategic vision, creative direction, and hands-on management, overseeing teams, budgets, and results. The Senior Director works closely with marketing, digital, sales, partners, and executives to deliver engaging events that enhance the organization's reputation and achieve measurable outcomes. This role requires up to 50% travel.What You will Do:Creative Direction & Storytelling Develop and implement comprehensive global education event strategy that supports overall business goals, marketing initiatives, and target audience engagement.Provide creative vision and leadership for in-person and virtual event design, content, programming, and overall experience. Guide the team in delivering innovative, on-brand concepts for all eventsTranslate brand strategy into compelling event narratives and visual experiences Ensure all content aligns with JPMS's values, including sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation Event Production Event Production Lead for distributor events, in-market events, Brand, PR and global JPMS Gathering Events Lead end-to-end production of live, virtual, and hybrid events including concept development, budgeting, logistics, and execution Collaborate with internal teams (Creative, Education, Marketing, Sales) and external vendors to ensure seamless deliveryManage timelines, run-of-show, technical requirements, and talent coordinationOversee stage design, lighting, sound, and multimedia integration to ensure brand consistency and audience engagementIdentify potential risks related to event operations, contracts, and logistics Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful event deliveryBudget & Vendor Management Manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising qualitySource and negotiate with vendors, venues, production crews, and agencies Track expenses and reconcile post-event financialsTeam Leadership & Collaboration Lead cross-functional teams and mentor directors, managers or coordinators Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partnersFoster a collaborative and high-performance culture across all event touchpoints Post-Event Analysis Conduct post event evaluations for success metrics, ROI, and areas for improvementCompile reports and presentations for executive leadershipManage and coordinate every aspect of event delivery, including venue selection, contract negotiations, logistics, staffing, audiovisual production, vendor management, and on-site leadershipAct as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on objectives and seamless integration of event programmingCompensation details: 160000-175000 Yearly SalaryPI6e94003734a8-30134-38799071

Created: 2025-10-14