Area Sales & Education Manager, London & South (Maternity Leave Cover)
<div class="content-intro"><h2><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Our Story</span></span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Launched in 2015, S</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ol</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">de</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> J</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">aneiro</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">S</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ol</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">de</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> J</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">aneiro</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Our commitment to excellence </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of </span></span><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">TIME1</span></span></em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">00’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, </span></span><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Fast Company’s</span></span></em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and </span></span><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">WWD Beauty Inc’s </span></span></em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2>
<p>This is a field-based role and will require extensive travel throughout Central London and the South of the UK. </p>
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<h2><strong>What You’ll Be Working On</strong></h2>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RETAIL SALES PERFORMANCE IN B&M:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Responsible for achieving agreed sales targets within designated areas, with business plans in top Flagship Doors aligned to national and locally relevant in-store activity.</li>
<li>Establish a focus door list based on sales goals and current performance monthly, be able to prioritise and independently manage journey planning within the area. </li>
<li>Constantly evaluate area sales results and revise strategy based on successes and challenges.</li>
<li>Establish and develop strong relationships from store leadership to store-level employees. </li>
<li>Develop seasonal marketing plans with retail partners in the area to achieve retail sales goals through local event opportunities, training and strategy meetings.</li>
<li>Take ownership for the success of the retailer beauty staff in-store, driving the team to achieve their KPIs through impactful and engaging educational touchpoints and business planning.</li>
<li>Work closely with the UKI head office team to give feedback on commercial opportunities in the field.</li>
<li>Evaluate stock levels for products when conducting store visits and communicate needs based on account specifications. </li>
<li>Support and maintain visual merchandising updates and needs based on merchandising guidelines and retail planograms. </li>
<li>Provide consistent feedback from store visits and training to help shape future decisions.</li>
<li>Responsible for strategic budget decisions and overall compliance. </li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>TRAINING AND EDUCATION:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop strong relationships with all store level leadership to identify and partner on training opportunities in the area.</li>
<li>Coach and develop staffing agency and retailer in-store teams to become brand experts and advocates. </li>
<li>Have an innovative approach to identifying local opportunities to educate in-store teams, both in-person and remotely.</li>
<li>Confidently conduct training on new and existing products in both formalised education sessions and during on-the-spot coaching opportunities.</li>
<li>Lead by example during in-store selling and coaching days, demonstrating best-in-class customer experience. Be the embodiment of a brand advocate, championing the brand at every internal and external touchpoint.</li>
<li>Ability to create positive learning environments for both sales and retailer teams in person and through digital touchpoints</li>
<li>Foster an environment that encourages the open exchange of ideas and inspires those at point of sale. </li>
<li>Lead from the front at retailers conferences and educational events, with the ability to confidently present on stage and to a large audience.</li>
<li>Able to support in the development and creation of digital education material such as videos and product cards.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>EVENTING AND CONSUMER ACTIVATIONS:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Collaborate with internal teams to identify & deliver eventing and experience opportunities across the UK and Ireland.</li>
<li>Identify whitespace opportunities for eventing and experience in the area’s flagship stores and cities.</li>
<li>Track and share insights, results and ROI from area activations.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with agency partners to identify best in class teams, and deliver coaching and training to ensure exceptional customer experience.</li>
<li>Able to execute large scale sites, local events and area activations with excellence.</li>
<li>Adopt a ‘hands-on’ approach to eventing and activations, leading the way with consumer experience and operational standards.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Brand Marketing and VM to ensure all necessary event materials are prepared and available.</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LEADERSHIP</strong></span>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Experience as a hands-on leader who loves being on the sales floor to motivate, coach, and help teams succeed.</li>
<li>A natural storyteller with enhanced persuasive selling skills & an adept negotiator with proven examples of success.</li>
<li>Innovator with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Ability to network and influence senior stakeholders, and clearly communicate recommendations concisely and persuasively.</li>
<li>Should have an energetic, positive, and service-oriented personality and be skilled at relationship-building.</li>
<li>Must be focused, show excellent attention to detail, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to their work.</li>
<li>Has successfully identified, recruited, supervised, motivated and developed people. </li>
<li>Should be passionate about skincare, body and fragrance products, and implementing brand education and training initiatives.</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong>Must Haves</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>2+ years’ experience in premium beauty in a managerial role with experience of sales and education.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Experience working across different channels of premium beauty: Department Stores, Beauty Specialists, Boots & others.</li>
<li>Have a valid driver’s license and be able to easily commute within the area, and willing to travel out of the area for events or meetings. </li>
<li>Should be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).</li>
<li>This is a field-based role, candidates should be comfortable to travel and able to spend 80% of time out in the field/in-store.</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong>How You’ll Know You’re a Fit</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Describe soft skills and values that align with your team and company culture.</li>
<li>Include:</li>
<li>Workstyle or mindset (e.g., entrepreneurial, collaborative, detail-oriented)</li>
<li>Cultural alignment (e.g., passion for the brand, commitment to DEI)</li>
<li>Adaptability and problem-solving</li>
<li>Communication and collaboration strengths</li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}">#LI-hybrid</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>Why Sol de Janeiro?</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members</li>
<li>Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth</li>
<li>Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality</li>
<li>The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand</li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":60,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}"> </span></p>
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