Responsible for driving sales and educating Sephora stores in Chicago, building brand perception and fostering relationships with store leadership.
Company Description
Who We Are:
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.
Job DescriptionMAKE UP FOR EVER is looking for a Selling Specialist, Chicago. This person is responsible for driving sales through education and support of the Sephora Stores in the Chicago region, as well as building the love of MAKE UP FOR EVER and fostering a positive brand perception.
SALES:
- Achieve retail sales objectives through the education of management.
- Exhibit strong business acumen and communication skills.
- Build and maintain store relationships through consistent follow up and communication with Sephora Leadership.
- Plan and manage time effectively when working in store to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in driving revenue with SEE.
- Participate in and ensure execution of store events and initiatives to achieve sales goals.
- Partner with Market Specialist and SEE to create regional sales initiatives, leveraging education to drive a positive ROI.
- Build partnerships with store leadership to ensure store visits are scheduled to drive maximum business impact. Plan in-store coverage during key store hours.
- Observe, investigate, facilitate and follow up on all aspects of Gondola management, including Visual Merchandising and Inventory.
EDUCATION & ARTISTRY:
- Be an outstanding role model for education and artistry skill and lead by example.
- Exhibit consistent, appropriate, and effective training and artistry skills.
- Be a passionate, professional, positive brand representative to internal and external clients.
- Partner with Store Leadership team in identifying and addressing areas for development in artistry, business, presentation, or other areas of opportunity.
- Must have two or more years of experience in field sales experience within the retail cosmetics field. Experience within Sephora is preferred.
- Must be able to exhibit basic beauty make up skills.
Hourly Rate
$22-$29/hour
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