[Hiring] Associate, Strategic Initiatives @Olaplexcareers

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. We currently operate in a fully remote environment; because of this, collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role: 

OLAPLEX is seeking a passionate Associate to join our Transformation Team. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives and in close partnership with the SVP, Strategic Initiatives, cross-functional (Marketing, Operations, Sales, etc.) and external partners, the Associate will develop insights and help drive strategic initiatives and other top priority projects to grow our business and better serve the consumers and stylists who love us. He/she/they will be a self-starter who is excited about consumer insights and strategy, and has a passion for beauty. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced team in an exciting, high growth environment.

• Actively participate in strategic, creative problem solving as an engaged member of the Transformation team on a range of different types of strategic projects
• Conduct international beauty market research, analyzing and synthesizing various data sources (market research, 3rd party data, internal data, surveys)
• Assist Director with design and interpretation of primary global quantitative and qualitative research on consumers and stylists (e.g., surveys, focus groups)
• Design, conduct, and interpret quantitative analytics, both with guidance of the Director and independently
• Draw insights, formulate hypotheses, and make preliminary recommendations based on analysis and research
• Create concise, persuasive communications to present findings and recommendations to broad audiences, including senior level executives
• Work cross-functionally to be proactive in supporting business needs and designing and delivering research
• Collaborate with senior OLAPLEX leadership, cross-functional partners, Advent International partners, external partners, and other Transformation team members to deliver necessary insights

About You:  

• ~1-2 years of experience in management consulting or similar roles, including strategy, consumer insights, business development, etc.
• Strong conceptual problem solving/structured thinking skills
• Creative thinking
• Superior analytical skills, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills; Alteryx & SPSS a plus
• Understanding of key consumer brand and customer metrics, including ecommerce and digital marketing metrics
• Strong communicator, both oral and written
• Balanced ego as well as a collaborative and partnership minded working style
• Prior experience in the consumer industry is preferred, with passion for beauty a must!
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bilingual candidates a plus

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards: 

• Competitive compensation 
• Work/Life Balance: Remote work environment, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you! 
• Culture: Our team has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our “secret sauce" 
• Recognition: We celebrate our peers and colleagues with our monthly ‘Hero Recognition and Awards’ program. Make a difference as a ‘Bond Builder’ and/or ‘Commendable Creative!’
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.  

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.