Sales & Education Executive NJ/PA
MAKE UP FOR EVER · Paramus, NJ · 2 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Sales
- Develop, implement, and execute innovative strategies in assigned regions to achieve sales targets and boost revenue.
- Cultivate strong and lasting relationships with Sephora and Beauty Advisors, ensuring their makeup needs are always met.
- Perform captivating product demonstrations and consultations to ignite customers' excitement and drive sales.
- Manage, lead and develop Make Up For Ever Market Specialists (MS) and Selling Specialist team in driving retail sales.
- Lead all aspects of gondola inventory and visual merchandising ensuring any related issues are resolved.
- Partner with the Regional Manager to plan store visits during key hours for maximum sales impact.
Education and Artistry
- Provide comprehensive product knowledge and training to Market Specialists, Selling Specialists, Sephora Beauty Advisors, and retail staff.
- Create and develop compelling training materials, presentations, and resources that fuel the thirst for knowledge among our partners and customers to support educational initiatives.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and product launches.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and Sephora teams.
- Conduct client visits, delivering exceptional customer service and uncovering growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with our Education team to develop sales and promotional materials.
Administrative
- Tuesday – Saturday work week with 2 monthly administrative days.
- Analyze and monitor market trends, business data, study competitor activities, and understand customer preferences.
- Strategically build quarterly calendars in Outlook.
- Conduct interviews, hire, coach, and manage the performance and travel of Market Specialists and/or Selling Specialists in the region.
- Maintain individual and team in-store bookings via Sephora's Happening Now system.
- Follow individual scheduling guidelines set by Sephora and ensure internal alignment.
- Provide useful recommendations for improvement and contribute to our growth.
Job responsibilities
- 2-3 years of proven experience in field sales, retail management, education and leadership (Sephora and cosmetics experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of makeup techniques, products, and trends.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to exhibit basic makeup artistry skills.
- Able to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Charismatic individual with strong negotiation and communication talents.
- Availability to work key business hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be capable to travel, drive and maintain a valid driver's license, with proof of insurance.
- Must be physically able to carry boxes of a reasonable weight and work in a fragrance filled, cosmetic environment.
- Must be eligible to obtain a corporate credit card.
Profile
- What We Offer:
- - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- - 401(k) match
- - Employee Assistance Program
- - Employee discount + make-up allowance
- - Tuition reimbursement
- - Pet Insurance
- - Work from Home equipment stipend
- - Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
- - Competitive annual bonus potential
- - Growth & development within the LVMH group