Sales & Education Executive - New York City, Americas - Huda Beauty

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose which allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary: Huda Beauty is seeking a talented Sales & Education Executive to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will be at the forefront of our brand, driving sales, and educating customers on our products and brand history. In partnership with the Director, Sales and Planning and Field Sales and Education Executive, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, and inspire others through education. The ideal candidate will have a knack for building relationships and a love for beauty to help us revolutionize the beauty industry!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and work within Sephora sales, model, culture and policies
• Educate retail partner sales associates on HUDA BEAUTY, WISHFUL Skincare and KAYALI Fragrances, sales and artistry techniques
• Use company reporting and tools to customize in store strategies related to BA’s training and selling experience
• Achieve sales goals in assigned region, through strategic call cycle, in-store trainings/masterclasses and special events to support brand marketing and sales promotion calendar
• Provide weekly sales performance/productivity, event activity and any field needs or feedback to your Line Manager
• Maintain individual in store booking through Sephora’s Happening now system
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with regional, district and store-level personnel
• Manage inventory at store level in accordance with retail partners operational procedures
• Ensure that Huda Beauty, Wishful and Kayali gondolas, BOTF, towers and linear are visually impeccable and in accordance with all 3 brand’s schematics
• Obtain and act on Assortment Cycle Count Reports (ACCR) and work with stores to adjust inventory
• Interview, hire, coach and mange Sales and Event Specialists (freelance) and travel budget to support the territory
• Identify and communicate merchandising and assortment opportunities to HUDA BEAUTY HQ in Los Angeles
• Demonstrate strong retail business acumen, and ability to Identify analyze and evaluate opportunities
• Work within company expense budgets, schedule travel per call cycle, adhering to established guidelines and procedures
• Work closely with team to schedule calendar and strategize sales opportunities

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years account management experience in prestige beauty
• Experience in prestige beauty, SEPHORA experience preferred
• Candidates must have strong written and oral communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Candidates must be results-oriented, and demonstrate leadership abilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• While a qualification in make-up artistry/previous retail make up experience is preferred, we welcome applicants with amateur level experience who can demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license, good driving record and required auto insurance policy
• Demonstrate ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite and professional email etiquette

Benefits

• Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
• 401(k) matching contributions
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty, Wishful, and Kayali products
• Quarterly product gifting

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.