FULL SERVICE LEADER

divh2Full Service Leader / h2pTo coach, mentor, and develop Salon Sales Consultants (SBCs). Deliver on divisional goals and objectives. Contribute to achieving day-to-day objectives. / ppPrimary Duties / pulliEstablish sales and promotion goals for the Distributor Sales Consultants and communicating those goals to SBCS. Plan and conduct sales meetings to include logistics (date, time, location, materials, etc.), participants, presenters (company, manufacturer, educator) and content of the meeting. Identify customers that have the potential to become key accounts and implement a course of action to develop them to that status. Maintaining productive relationships with manufacturers. Schedule manufacturers reps, technicians and educators for meetings, education programs, detailing or participation in business development meetings with key clients. / liliProvide leadership, direction and coaching to SBCS in the execution of their responsibilities including guidance relative to developing new business, sales skills, increasing sales, client support opportunities, etc. On a regular schedule (3 to 4 days per week), travel with SBCS to assess their relationships with their customers, evaluate their selling skills and effectiveness and provide guidance and feedback. Closely communicate with and providing oversight to the SBCS to ensure that regular client contact is maintained. / liliVisit or communicate by phone with customers to determine the level of service they are receiving from the Company and to be aware of problems that require the Sales Managers involvement. Ensure that education events achieve maximum participation through ticket sales and promotion of the events. Schedule adequate manufacturer education events and support for salons and SBCS. / liliMaintaining regular and prompt communication with supervisors and the Company by attending meetings, responding to calls, emails and requests for information and by alerting them to information that is important to the business. / liliMonitoring and analyzing employee performance, ensuring that desired results are achieved consistent with policies, procedures and ethical standards. Conducting performance appraisals, reinforcing good performance, taking steps to correct unsatisfactory performance, developing employees, using the corrective action process and terminating employees when necessary. Resolve problems between and among SBCS, stores and manufacturers. Manage territories by re-assigning accounts to SBCS and re-shaping geographic coverage. Completing periodic sales, activity and status reports. / li / ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities / ppIndicate the minimum qualifications required to perform the job : work experience (including type of work and number of years required); education (including desired degree and field of study); specify certificate or license requirements. / pp Bachelors degree, in business preferred. / pp One year of experience supervising sales or operations employees. / pp Four Years direct Sales Experience. / ppCompetencies / Attributes / ppIndicate relative qualitative or other important aspects that would enhance the ability to perform the job. i.e. detail oriented, customer focused, team player, etc. / pp Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and strong written and oral communication skills. / pp Ability to operate effectively without close supervision. / pp Consultative selling and negotiating skills / pp Ability to travel, Overnights and Weekends Required / pp A reliable means of transportation sufficient to visit client locations and carry large quantities of product. / pp Provide personal vehicle liability coverage sufficient to meet corporate minimum requirements. / pp Strong Leadership Skills / pp Organizational Skills / pp Strong presentation Skills / pp Team Player, Positive Attitude / ppNature and Extent of Direct or Indirect Controls Exercised by the Supervisor / ppTask Level High Departmental / Division Level High / ppProject Level High Consultative Level High / ppThe amount of discretion or freedom this position has / ppStrict Adherence to Guidelines / ppInterprets and Adapts Guidelines / ppDevelops and Implements Guidelines / ppWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements / ppIndicate the normal working environment i.e. office, store, warehouse, etc. as well as any physical requirements required to perform the job duties (lifting requirement, dexterity, etc.). / ppThe work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. / ppThe work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; using a keyboard, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. / p / div