
Sales & Training Executive (Shiseido/CPB/Fragrances) - Portland
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You are responsible for driving sales and executing strategies and initiatives within each retailer ensure the achievement of sales plan.
- 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 achieve and adhere to budgetary spend commitments: financial responsibility inclusive of travel and expense and freelance budget management
- You will build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with internal and external business partners resulting in increased understanding of the business and achievement of successful sales results.
- You will create an open and collaborative environment that influences the sales teams of Department /Specialty Stores, Ulta and Sephora. Cascades knowledge and best practices within the field organization.
- You are responsible for recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining productive counter and freelance teams as well as Beauty Advisor/Coordinator teams (where applicable)
- You will monitor and assess weekly SPH/ROI for freelance teams ensuring targets are achieved and pivoting accordingly
- You will grow and develop incremental event strategies, Department Store and Open-Sell, within territory, to secure continuous engagement with the Retailers
- You will be accountable for visual merchandising execution in-store and supporting in-stock position, by building collaborative relationships in-market and in-store. Communicate needs to key internal and external stakeholders
- You will ensure all locations consistently support our product and marketing campaigns through customer interactions, trainings, and successful execution of visual direction.
- You will maintain a professional digital footprint across social media platforms, adhering to company guidelines.
- You will evaluate retail trends to determine resource movements against sales.
- You will meet all deadlines for requests including calendars, expense, and event recaps. Understand retail partner protocols, support, and adhere to their policies.
- You will participate in regional meetings and conference calls to provide partnership and create solutions to address business needs.
- You will act as Best Brand Partner while representing Shiseido, CPB, and Fragrances in a positive and professional manner through personal example and influence of teams.
- You will work cross functionally with the Education team to grow store personnel with confidence of the brand and their ability to sell the product and build brand awareness.
- You will maintain a high level of knowledge of all products as well as ingredients.
- You will deliver information in front of large groups for educational and sales purposes both in store, virtually as well as an large regional formats.
- You will uphold Shiseido Brand Dress Code Guidelines & consistently demonstrate a polished and professional appearance, frequently changing makeup styles to reflect current trends by wearing seasonal looks.
- You can work a flexible schedule (typical work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday), including weekends and holidays, to meet team objectives.
- You can 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 have proficient Microsoft Office Skills
- You can lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- You can stand for up to 8 hours
- You can travel up to 75%
- You must have Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation (where applicable)
- You can work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays