Makeup and Skincare Training Manager

Location: Amsterdam

At Coty we are looking for a Training Manager who ensures best-in-class training delivery, brand storytelling, and retail execution that inspires beauty advisors and elevates sell-out performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Training Manager, you will support the Head of Training (European Distributor Markets & Benelux) in driving education excellence across +40 countries, with a strong focus on Makeup & Skincare

Performing a rich variety of tasks which are not limited to;

Training Development & Deployment

• Localize and implement education strategies across the Amsterdam Marketing Hub in alignment with brand priorities and regional guidelines.
• Adapt global training materials to regional and retailer needs while maintaining brand integrity.
• Support the planning, coordination, and follow-up on key market education activations.

Content & Toolkits

• Assist in developing training toolkits, e-learning content, and digital learning assets tailored for each market.
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Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with brand marketing, commercial, distributor and retailer teams to ensure training supports sell-out targets and launches.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for distributor trainers and BENELUX retail education teams, ensuring smooth execution of training plans.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Track and analyze training results and market feedback, providing insights and recommendations to improve future programs.
• Monitor training KPIs and support quarterly business reviews.

Working for Coty means learning to be a better version of yourself whilst working in an inclusive and diverse environment.

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with the regional stakeholders and department stores.

Our culture is innovative, supportive, and ambitious; we thrive on creativity and celebrate each success as a team. The work environment is open and energizing—each member is encouraged to push boundaries, contributing fresh perspectives and new ideas.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You will thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, diverse and international environment.

Other than that, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in training, retail operations, or brand education within the FMCG or beauty/luxury/lifestyle business, ideally fragrance-focused.
• Proven expertise in makeup and skincare education, with the ability to train, coach, and inspire retail teams across diverse markets

• Fluent in Dutch and English, French is a plus
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, both in-person and digitally.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a multicultural environment.
• Professional makeup training and/or significant hands-on experience as a makeup artist or makeup educator.
• Strong understanding of skincare ingredients, routines, and product technologies, with the ability to translate technical information into engaging, retail-relevant training.
• Experience delivering education to beauty advisors, trainers, or sales teams, ideally in a retail or luxury beauty environment.
• Confidence training both in person and virtually, adapting content to different audiences and levels of expertise.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and learning management platforms (LMS).

OUR BENEFITS

As our Training Manager some of the benefits you will receive are:  

• Competitive salary based on your qualities and experience;
• Bonus plan based on your performance and company results;
• A brand new building in the business area of Amsterdam-Zuid. The office is designed to maximize your performance, based on the new ways of working;
• Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work and promote work / life balance

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

1. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
2. A first online/in-person interview
3. A Second interview
4. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.