Louisiana Sales & Education Specialist

About the role

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ and one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, and more, and with the best naturally-derived ingredients. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare) and proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US. tarte™ has in-store presence in over 20 countries and online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide. Giving back is part of the brand's DNA: tarte has cleared thousands of teacher wishlists, mentors future leaders through the tartelette U & internship programs and the shape your future™ small business awards, and founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief, and health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives and in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

tarte cosmetics is seeking an experienced Sales & Education Specialist to drive the brand's success at the store level. This position works at designated stores with the primary responsibility of interacting with store employees and clients. Sales & Education Specialists represent tarte's mission statement, educate on tarte products, and generate sales while providing in-store brand support to achieve sales goals. The ideal candidate must enjoy the retail environment, have a passion for people and service, and have experience in retail, specifically with beauty. The candidate must be a self-starter with strong selling skills and the ability to pull, consult, and build a sale while adhering to retailer guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Report to designated stores every day
• Achieve targeted sales goals for assigned stores
• Coordinate and schedule in-store sales support, events, and education initiatives
• Act as primary day-to-day brand contact for designated stores
• Educate Sephora/ULTA/Macy's teams with a focus on product knowledge, artistry, and selling skills
• Partner with store teams to plan in-store events and education initiatives to drive sales and increase brand awareness
• Evaluate each store's sales results
• Build and develop strong relationships with retailer partners at store level
• Review and update in-store visual merchandising

Requirements

• At least 2 years of retail sales experience in open-sell environment — experience in Sephora or Ulta highly preferred
• Demonstrated skills in communication, selling, product knowledge, events, artistry, and education
• Ability to take strategic direction based on sales analysis
• Memorable, positive, professional, and enthusiastic presence
• Self-motivated, committed, and goal-oriented individual
• Multi-store visit calendar booking and management ability
• Flexibility with work hours — weekends and evenings required
• Ability to travel within local region as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, and access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, and more
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives