Account Executive - Vancouver, Canada - Hourglass Cosmetics

Description

Account Executive - Western Canada

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Primary tasks to include but are not limited to direct sales support, event planning and execution, main point of contact for all doors within the market and driving brand awareness.

Duties include direct sales support, training, event planning and execution, relationship formation and development, business growth both in sales and ranking, and clear communication with vendor partners, counterparts and management team.

The territory is fluid, and will involve travel to other markets to train, help support events, and provide sales support as needed.

WHAT YOU DO:

• Facilitate daily trainings to introduce, educate and inspire on new product launches, reinforce core products and inform and motivate the team about selling.
• Achieve sales plan.
• Plan and manage time effectively when scheduling store visits to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in driving revenue.
• Plan, participate and execute store events to make goals.
• Review and analyze daily & weekly sales grid achievement by door and where applicable by Market Trainers.
• Understand business in order to partner and plan store visits which best impact the business Plan instore coverage during key store hours.
• Work with and coach others to achieve goals and targets.
• Make deadlines for all requests including but not limited to: calendars (as outlined by account), expense reports and event recaps.
• Effectively execute visual directives, education selling tools and customer service standards.
• Ensure visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.
• Work with store to ensure stock levels are balanced.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• A wealth of experience.
• Indepth understanding of how to efficiently brand manage a modern luxury brand.
• Exposure and experience working senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with retailer and customers.
• Develop and strengthen training and communication skills.

YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:

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_RESULTS

• ORIENTED_: You are a strong seller. You have a bias for action
• Strong
  _COMMUNICATOR and COLLABORATOR_**: You work and communicate effectively with all customers and members of the organization.

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_INSPIRATIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST_: You are a great makeup artist that has a proven track record in coaching to deliver high performance results and is able to connect artistry and selling.
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_CURIOUS_: You have a genuine interest and personal passion for beauty, luxury, design & art.
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You are _PASSIONATE_
about beauty:You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty and how to build a business.


QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years industry experience
• Excellent makeup artistry skills
• Effective goal setting, planning, and communication, relationshipbuilding and strong problemsolving skills
• Self-Starter with the ability to make solid business decisions
• Capable of working in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Exhibit effective communication skills with customers, peers and management
• Experience in working with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to travel and work weekends
• Valid driver's license is required
• Experience working within Sephora environment a plus

Base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.