Arhaus · 2 weeks ago
Director of Learning and Development - Client Services
Arhaus is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Learning and Development to lead training and development initiatives for our call center operations. This role is critical in ensuring our customer care teams deliver exceptional service and brand experience, by designing and implementing learning strategies that empower associates and elevate performance.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy for call center operations
Design onboarding programs that immerse new associates in Arhaus’ brand values, products, and service standards
Create ongoing training modules focused on customer engagement, product knowledge, communication, and problem-solving
Partner with operations leadership to identify skill gaps and implement targeted development solutions
Lead and develop a team of training specialists
Establish clear performance metrics and evaluate training effectiveness through data and feedback
Lead initiatives to enhance coaching, mentoring, and career pathing for call center associates
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Customer Experience, and Retail teams to ensure consistency in service delivery
Stay current on industry best practices and integrate innovative learning technologies and methods
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership on training outcomes, associate development, and operational impact
Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth, and customer advocacy within the call center
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or a related field
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in learning and development, with at least 5 years in call center or customer service operations
Proven success in designing and implementing large-scale training programs
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and modern training technologies
Analytical mindset with the ability to measure and report on training effectiveness
Deep understanding of customer service excellence, preferably within retail or luxury brands
Learning strategy development
Instructional design and facilitation
Call center operations expertise
Coaching and mentoring
Performance measurement and reporting
Cross-functional collaboration
Leadership and change management
Customer advocacy
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Arhaus
Arhaus is a premiere retail chain that designs, manufactures, and sells home furnishings both at retail locations and online.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Monroe Capital
2023-08-16Post Ipo Secondary· $120M
2021-11-04IPO
2017-06-27Debt Financing· $30M
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