What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty-Multi Partner - ELC ULTA - Atlanta, GA position at The Estee Lauder Companies?
Description
The Specialty Multi Partner (SMP) is responsible for driving sales in the SM Channel. The SMP is a selling specialist who possesses expertise across beauty categories; sales, coaching and training, event execution and store-level relationship building. Passion for cosmetics, loads of energy and a positive attitude, sell thru savvy, excellent communication skills and a reputation for follow-through and follow up are essential. This role will cover Specialty Multi location specific business. They will spend 90% of their time in store, leading the sales activities, on the sales floor, coaching, training, interacting with store leadership and brand-dedicated staff, and consumers to drive client acquisition, engagement, and conversion in doors focused on training and educating the consumer and retailers on their brand products and brand story. And uphold brand merchandising standards. The SMP will plan, coordinate, schedule and execute training and events within their region / territory to ensure proper positioning and deliverance of a universal education brand message that drives retail sales.
Qualifications
- 2 years’ cosmetic retail experience preferred, including artistry, event, and selling ability.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Ensure delivery of overall sales plan by door / territory
- Solid understanding of sales, product knowledge, events, operations, retail culture and cosmetic industry, focused on coaching of specialty multi team and shoulder to shoulder execution.
- Creative sales driver with passion, energy, and love of the beauty industry to deliver the highest quality service levels.
- Understanding of the current beauty trends and ability to leverage those insights to drive sales.
- Ability to see problems and develop action plans to get past them (inventory / stock issues, staff performance, turnover, logistical issues related to events, etc.).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment across multiple brands (where applicable) and across multiple locations. Able to manage time and juggle multiple priorities.
- Strong social media and digital engagement skills
- Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events based on the needs of the business. Must be able to be on the sales floor for length of shift.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to lift at least 30lbs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license to operate ELC Fleet vehicle.
- Create a climate of safety aware
Job Responsibilities
Retail Sales
Coaching / Training / Education (beauty teams and freelance staff)
Building retailer relationships
Events / Calendar Execution
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
