
Sales & Training Executive (NARS/Hermes) - Sacramento, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will be responsible for driving sales and executing strategies and initiatives within each retailer to ensure the achievement of sales plan.
- You will adhere to budget management commitments: financial responsibility inclusive of travel and expense, freelance spend, and measurables to preserve profitability
- You will plan and execute event strategies, in partnership with Store teams, ensuring sales targets and ROI benchmarks are achieved
- You will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, inspiring, scheduling, developing, and retaining productive counter and freelance team members. Ensure achievement of “sales per hour” and “items per transaction” goals.
- You will Maintain a cohesive monthly schedule that aligns with territory volume, call cycle, top volume door focus, as well as business needs incorporating MAPPP™ methodology into the door governance
- You will meet all deadlines for requests including calendars, expenses, and event recaps. Understand retail partner protocols, support, and adhere to their policies.
- You will monitor and assess weekly SPH/ROI for freelance teams ensuring targets are achieved and pivoting accordingly
- You will be the brand ambassador, maintaining strong knowledge of the Brand DNA, the products and the Heritage to promote NARS and Hermes in a positive light at every opportunity.
- Open-sell: build strong relationships with Ulta and Sephora store management, regional/district managers, event managers, education managers, and retail store associates within multiple retail locations.
- Department Store: build strong relationships with Cosmetics and Fragrance Management teams, Store Manager, Regional Beauty Managers and Beauty Field Directors
- You will have accountability for visual merchandising execution in-store and supporting in-stock position, by building collaborative relationships in-market and in-store. You will communicate needs to key internal and external stakeholders.
- You will implement the corporate merchandising guidelines to ensure proper NARS and Hermes Fragrance Brands' image at point of sale at all times.
- You will uphold Brand Dress Code Guidelines & consistently demonstrate a polished and professional appearance, frequently changing makeup styles to reflect current trends by wearing seasonal looks
- You will negotiate with store personnel to gain space and improve locations for all product categories at the beauty counter, women's and men's fragrance locations
- You have utilization of internal reporting tools: Power Bi, Territory and SPH reports to evaluate retail trends and assess shifts in resource management
- You have excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and navigate multiple teams.
- You are self-motivated and positive, aligning and engaging with the organization's visions.
- You can work a flexible schedule (typical work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday), including weekends and holidays, to meet team objectives.
- You have the ability to drive a car, which is necessary to perform visits to all doors in the call cycle of the defined territory (Valid Driver's License Required)
- You have a minimum of 2 years' Cosmetic Account Executive or 5 years' Account Coordinator experience. (or equivalent position)
- You have demonstrated ability to drive sales through fostering relationships and providing exceptional customer service
- You can work collaboratively and build positive/effective business partnerships
- You can interact with all levels of management in a fast paced, high growth, changing environment
- You can work independently to prioritize and achieve results
- You must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- You have effective planning, organizational and time management skills
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office Skills
- You can lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- You can stand for up to 8 hours
- You have a Valid Driver's License