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Sales & Education Manager - East Coast (Luxury Skincare)

Sales & Education Manager - East Coast (Luxury Skincare)

ACCUR Recruiting ServicesNew York, NY, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Description

Our client is a pioneering luxury skincare brand, at the forefront of innovation and committed to the principles of green chemistry. our client integrates sustainability into every stage of product development-from research and development to packaging-aiming to enhance skin health and promote a natural, ageless beauty.

Objective of the Role

The Sales & Education Manager for the East Coast will be responsible for directing sales policies, channels, objectives, and initiatives for high-end skincare product lines. The role involves setting short-term and long-term sales strategies, evaluating the effectiveness of current programs, and driving sales growth. Active selling, product demonstrations, and in-store presence are essential to achieve sales targets and increase market share.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented self-starter with a proven track record in sales and education within the luxury skincare industry. They possess excellent communication and presentation skills, a creative problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with store management teams are crucial. A bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience are required.

Responsibilities

  • Increasing Market Share and Meeting Sales Targets :

Execute the sales strategy with a focus on retailer in-store business.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with local store management teams.
  • Achieve sales targets by working closely with store teams and clients.
  • Define and manage the customer experience at the point of sale.
  • Train and support retailers' sales staff and manage in-store Beauty Advisors.
  • Collaborate on event strategies and budgets with the Director of Sales and Trade Marketing Manager.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of merchandising and grooming guidelines.
  • Develop and track Beauty Advisor metrics.
  • Business Support Functions :
  • Advocate retailer needs with internal cross-functional partners.

  • Oversee execution of merchandising, promotional, and launch calendars.
  • Conduct competitive research and perform administrative tasks.
  • Present seasonal marketing activities and develop strategies for seasonal sales activations with Store Management Teams.
  • Reporting :
  • Track and analyze competitive promotions for future planning.

  • Provide quarterly recaps highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Analyze sell-out trends and report monthly on sales KPIs.
  • Maintain account goal tracking and provide feedback on products.
  • Events :
  • Collaborate on planning and executing events with the Trade Marketing Manager.

  • Act as host for store-level or retailer-level events.
  • Recommend event strategies based on retailer trends.
  • Education :
  • Host in-store training sessions for sales teams.

  • Report on competitive training programs.
  • Conduct new hire onboarding for store staff.
  • Recommend and distribute digital and print training materials.
  • Requirements

  • Education & Experience :
  • Bachelor's degree.

  • At least 5 years of experience in sales roles, preferably in the beauty industry, with high-end retailers.
  • Proven success in meeting sales targets and experience in training sales personnel.
  • Appreciated previous experience : Sisley, Shiseido, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Cle De Peau, Dior, Chanel, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Valmont, Guerlain, Babor, La Prairie, La Mer, Strivectin, Supergoop!, Peter Thomas Roth,
  • Appreciated previous titles : Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Wholesale Sales Manager
  • Skills :
  • Fluent in English; additional languages, especially Spanish, are a plus.

  • Entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
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