Senior Regional Learning & Development Manager - Latin America

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Senior Regional Learning & Development Manager - Latin America

Cartier | Coral Gables, FL

MAIN PURPOSE

The Sr Regional L&D Manager is a key partner in embedding a learning agenda that meets the long-term needs of the business. This role will drive and support all learning and development initiatives for Cartier Latin America.

In this role, the Sr Regional L&D Manager will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive L&D strategies aligned with Cartier's business objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the skills and knowledge of our workforce, ensuring they are equipped to meet current and future challenges.

With a 'Retail First' focus, and as a Business Partner to our Regional leadership, you will help drive sales productivity, client service excellence, and execute regional and global learning curriculums across all product categories including High End and Leadership.

This role will require you to travel 40%-50% of your time to visit boutique and offices in the region.

This role will manage the Sales Coaches in Brazil and Mexico. This role will report to the HR Director, Latin America and will partner closely with LATAM Talent Management and Cartier International Learning & Development Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capability Building

Build skills, confidence and behaviors that directly support business goals whilst creating a culture of continuous growth.

* Identify capability gaps and address them through targeted and focused learning solutions.

* Embed a culture of feedback, reflection and ongoing learning across all levels.

* Link capability building to measurable outcomes such as improved commercial performance, productivity and client experience.

* Support the completion of Individual Development Plans and ensure all employees have an active development plan in place.

Learning Delivery and Performance Measurement

Plan, schedule and deliver L&D programs across retail and corporate populations in Latin America.

* Deliver engaging and interactive learning programs and feedback on a variety of topics.

* Localize and adapt regional learning materials to specific market needs, ensuring cultural and language relevance.

* Manage learning calendar and activations in collaboration with the central L&D team, Commercial, Retail and HR Leadership.

* Ensure training participation, completion and business impact for KPIs including Learning Engagement & completion and business KPIs.

* Provide reports to the Regional HRD on progress, challenges and recommendations.

* Evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve methods.

Budget & Operations Management

* Monitor the country learning budget in collaboration with Regional HRD, including venues, travel and vendor costs.

* Manage the end-to-end invoicing and vendor management process.

* Track and report learning expenses to ensure budget compliance.

* Oversee logistics and coordination of all learning activities.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

* Work closely with the Commercial teams, Boutique Management, and HR Director to align learning priorities with business needs.

* Ensure alignment with regional L&D frameworks and strategy and contribute to feedback on learning needs.

* Build strong relationships and drive functional leaders to support capability and skills development across all roles.

* Oversee onboarding and induction in alignment with organization and region requirements.

Required Experience

* You are passionate about Learning & Development and being a Business Partner, with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a learning or development role with strong operational learning delivery, LMS and LXP Management, Reporting and Learning Impact Analysis. Ideally, you've had prior exposure to Luxury Retail or Hospitality.

* You hold a degree in in Adult Learning, Business, Psychology, Human Resources, Communications, or related field

* You are driven by performance, fueled by a strong commercial acumen.

* You master learning facilitation and formal / informal learning delivery.

* You have experience in managing training budgets and scheduling at market/country level.

* You are curious and highly collaborative; in that, you have a strong record of cross-functional relationships that build trust and credibility with a diverse team of internal business partners.

* You are organized, self-driven and resourceful. You enjoy working on multiple priorities and projects, managing your time effectively.

* You are fully bilingual; written English & Spanish mandatory (Portuguese is a plus).

Technical skills / abilities:

* Intermediate/Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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