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Dare to make an impact? YOUR ROLE Sales Director Specialty Retail is a strategic sales leader accountable for nurturing and expanding Joico's high-performing, diverse specialty retail portfolio. Position is critical in driving brand energy, agenda, goals and objectives within established accounts while also responsible for identifying, seeding and cultivating new business. Director reports directly to VP Sales and works cross-functionally with marketing, digital, supply chain, finance, and other departments to plan and execute commercial strategies, provide forecasts, and meet the service expectations required to achieve growth objectives. Ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills to maintain and further strengthen valued account relations, combined with expertise in expanding retail footprint to include new business acquisition.
Meet and/or exceed established sales and financial KPIs. Partner with internal cross functional departments (Marketing, Digital, Creative, Sales Analysts) as well as account key stakeholders to develop and execute digital/in-store commercial plans to successfully launch new products, increase merchandising effectiveness, enhance customer brand experience, and drive sales. Effectively leverage data, scorecards, and analytics tools to monitor and improve results. Plan and lead executive level meetings, conferences, and other functions. Expand Joico retail presence by sourcing new business opportunities. Support supply chain team by providing reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual sales projections to help meet company service metrics. Efficiently manage assigned budgets and resources to optimize profitability. YOUR SKILLS 5-7+ years successful management and business development of national multi-unit/chain account base (preferably within professional beauty industry, specifically within Ulta business channel) delivering sustainable growth in both retail and hair color. Strong sales and negotiation skills with an impressive track record of cultivating new business. Expansive eCommerce knowledge and expertise (B2B, B2C, D2C, digital marketplaces, etc.) Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Ability to communicate persuasively and precisely across all levels of management, both internal/external with customer and 3P agencies. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver best in class omnichannel customer experience within each unique account. Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge Bachelor's degree preferred The salary for this role is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
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