Job Description

As Global Product Development Educator, you play a key role in shaping the future of our brand at the intersection of trends, product innovation, and education. You are deeply connected to the world of hair—constantly spotting emerging movements, translating them into meaningful product stories, and bringing them to life through powerful education.

You are not only trend-sensitive and product-driven, but also a confident and inspiring educator. With strong presentation skills and a global mindset, you elevate our worldwide education teams and ensure our innovations are understood, desired, and adopted by hairstylists everywhere.

In this role, you work closely with our laboratory, product managers, and global education colleagues to co-create products and educational experiences that truly resonate with professional hairstylists across markets.

MISSION

• Be a core member of the Global Education team, taking ownership of education materials within new product development—from brochures and PowerPoints to courses and digital learning modules, ensuring clarity, inspiration, and consistency worldwide

• Translate product innovation and trends into compelling educational concepts that inspire educators and customers globally

• Design and deliver high-impact workshops, training programs, seminars, and shows—both nationally and internationally—for educators and clients

• Play an active, hands-on role during product testing days, collaborating closely with Lab and Product teams to help shape best-in-class formulas and innovations

• Partner on campaign shoots and social content, ensuring education and product storytelling align seamlessly across channels
  

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product development, education strategy, and global brand expression—while staying close to the craft, the community, and the future of professional hair.

Requirements

YOU

• A completed hairdressing diploma

• At least 5 years of work experience as a hairstylist, preferably with Keune products

• Preferably experience as an educator for other haircare brands

• You have a special nose for hair products, ingredients and trends.

• You are mainly creative, but administrative and organizational also a top performer

• Your communication and writing skills are top-notch

• Didactic education and knowledge of Microsoft Word is an advantage

• Perfect proficiency of the English or Dutch language, both spoken and written

• You are an expert in maintaining customer relations

• A driver's license

• You must be willing to travel

• If you live outside the Netherlands, you must be willing to relocate
  

• You are a creative, all-round hairstylist with solid experience in education and training

• You thrive in an international environment and enjoy collaborating with educators and business partners around the world

• You are flexible and energized by working evenings or weekends when it means delivering exceptional events and experiences

• You feel confident and natural presenting in front of groups, with clear, engaging communication skills

• You take ownership and responsibility, paying attention to every detail to ensure flawless execution

• You have a strong affinity with the professional beauty industry and stay closely connected to its evolution

• You bring a proactive, can-do mindset and take pride in delivering excellence—anytime, anywhere

• You are curious by nature, with a genuine interest in new products, ingredients, and innovative learning and development tools

OUR OFFER

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience and impact

• Travel allowance from home to the office

• 27 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment)

• A solid pension plan

• 8% holiday pay

• Attractive staff discounts on Keune products

• A warm, family-oriented working environment with passionate colleagues who truly love what they do

KEUNE

Keune Haircosmetics is a family-owned company with a long-term vision, where science is at the heart of everything we do. Our story began in Amsterdam in 1922. More than a century later, we are one of the fastest-growing professional haircare brands in the world. From our headquarters in Soest, our products are developed, produced, and distributed to more than 90 countries worldwide. With a strong focus on sustainability and animal-friendly practices, we are proud to be B Corp certified and continue to grow globally year after year. Under the leadership of Philip Berlijn, we are building a strong global brand, strengthening collaboration across markets, and driving sustainable innovation with character.

Ready to inspire the next generation of colourists? We would love to meet you.

Interested?

Please send your letter and CV to Global Education Director, Joanne van Hoeflaken, jvhoeflaken@keune.com