Sales & Education Executive, New England
MAKE UP FOR EVER is a collective of makeup artists co-creating high-performance products and services. Through our artistry we inspire and empower people to unleash their personal edge. Since its inception in 1984, MAKE UP FOR EVER has been collaborating with professional makeup artists to stay at the cutting-edge of technological and artistic advances, while offering everyone access to all products and benefits. At MAKE UP FOR EVER, we are a team, we are your team, and everyone is welcome.
MAKE UP FOR EVER, a subsidiary of LVMH, is looking for a Sales & Education Executive based in the New England region and reporting to the Regional Manager, Sales-Northeast. This person is responsible for driving sales through education and support of the Sephora Stores in their territory, as well as fostering Beauty Advisor love of MAKE UP FOR EVER and positive brand perception.
What You'll Do : Sales :
- Achieve sales objective through consumer selling and driving conversion
- Develop and execute sales strategy for specific regions
- Manage, lead and develop MAKE UP FOR EVER Market Specialists (MS) and / or Selling Specialist team in driving retail sales
- Review Market and / or Selling Specialist sales performance on a weekly basis to ensure sales targets are effectively met
- Drive conversion through coaching, negotiating, in store sales and resources to support promotional activities
- Demonstrate solid understanding of sales, product knowledge, events, operations and Sephora environment
- Create and oversee event execution, using territory field sales insight to influence schedule optimization
- Provide weekly sales performance / productivity, event activity and field need feedback to Regional Manager
- Build and maintain strong working relationships within Sephora and build Beauty Advisor love
- Gondola Management : Observe, investigate, facilitate and follow-through on all aspects of Gondola, including Inventory and Visual Merchandising.
- Obtain, understand, and act on Assortment Cycle Count (ACCR) Reports
- Partner with Store Teams to ensure gondola is always fully stocked
- Partner with Sephora to develop and execute innovative in-store events
- Communicate sales goals and client engagement strategy
- Maximize selling staff's productivity through hour utilization, schedule optimization, goal management
- Proactively identify inventory / stock issues that may impact business
- Interview, hire, coach and manage regional Market Specialists and / or Selling Specialists
- Follow individual scheduling guidelines when set by Sephora and ensure internal alignment
- Maintain individual in store bookings via Sephora's Happening Now system
- Manage Market and / or Selling Specialist in store bookings via Sephora's Happening Now system
- Partner with RD to plan store visits which best impact sales plan during key hours
Education and Artistry :
Be an outstanding role model for education and artistry skill and lead by exampleExecute training objectives set by Education and Sales LeadershipEnsure Sephora cast is well-versed in brand messaging, differentiation and assortmentProvide feedback to ensure effective delivery of sales techniques to maintain and acquire new customersDeliver brand trainings to dedicated and department-wide Sephora teams on selling, product knowledge, service experiences, and artistry based on curriculum set by Education and Sales leadershipAnalyze and evaluate how the Market Specialist, Selling Specialists and Sephora Beauty Advisors are using training knowledge to drive salesPartner with Sephora Leadership team in identifying and addressing areas for development : in artistry, business, presentation, or other areas of opportunityAdministrative :
Work week is Tuesday Saturday. May be subject to change during blackout periods.Sales and Education Executives receive 1 administrative day per week. Admin days are taken every TuesdayAnalyze the business to ensure sales goals / targets are met and effectively managedConduct new hire Market and / or Selling Specialist interviewsStrategically build quarterly calendars in OutlookManagement of travel and Selling Specialist budgetsTimely completion of monthly expense reportsWeekly approval of selling specialist hoursClear and effective email communication in a timely mannerWho You Are :
Minimum Years of Experience : 2-3Must have two or more years' experience in field sales, leadership, retail management, preferably within the cosmetics industry. Sephora experience preferred.Solid understanding of sales, product knowledge, events and operations in the cosmetic industry.Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.Must be able to exhibit basic beauty make up skillsDeep understanding of the retail market and current beauty trends.Ability to coach and develop staff in order to achieve goals.Enthusiastic mentor and strategic thinkerCharismatic individual with strong negotiation and communication talentsAvailability to work key business hours, including weekends.Must be able to travel, drive and maintain a valid driver's license, with proof of insuranceMust be physically able to carry boxes of a reasonable weight and work in a fragrance filled, cosmetic environment.Must exhibit a high level of professional personal appearance and hygiene.Must be eligible to obtain a corporate credit card.What We Offer :
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount + make-up allowanceTuition reimbursementPet InsuranceWork from Home equipment stipendCompetitive annual bonus potentialGrowth & development within the LVMH groupWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.