Account Executive

ACI Brands Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Executive for their Prestige Division in Montreal. This role involves leading strategic initiatives to enhance brand visibility and drive sales in the competitive beauty market. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with key accounts, executing product launches, and managing a talented team of freelance advisors. If you have a passion for beauty products and a proven track record in sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the personal care industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail sales or account management experience, ideally in cosmetics.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand recognition and manage retail sales in the assigned territory.
• Recruit, train, and manage freelance fragrance/beauty advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Organizational Abilities

Sales Performance

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Business

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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ACI Brands Inc., is one of Canada’s largest fashion accessory, cosmetic and beauty product companies. Located in Oakville at the Mississauga border, our dynamic company has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive in Montreal for our Prestige Division.

Account Executive – ACI Fragrance Division

Job Description:

The Account Executive representing the Prestige Beauty Division uses his/her skills to build ACI Fragrance brands at the retail level. Your mandate will be to provide strategic, operational, and creative leadership in directing the development of sales, maintenance of merchandising and implementation of strategic company plans. Vital to this position is the implementation of key objectives for business growth and development of our brands in the Canadian Market.

This position covers Montreal - South Shore

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for developing the brand recognition within the assigned territory
• Successful execution of all product launches
• Liaising with key accounts
• Building and developing positive business relationships with store management and sales force
• Training and talent development
• Managing annual regional plans for retail sales
• Maintaining and adhering to annual spending budgets
• Establishing strong relationships with accounts
• Develop strategic call cycle while working within budget parameters.
• Provide in-depth training in all retailers to the sales teams across your designated territory.
• Organize shipments and assets flow to achieve targets.
• Manage returns.
• Plan and execute successful and unique events specializing in customer engagement and reattainment.

Demonstration/Team Management

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, motivating, and managing freelance fragrance/beauty advisors.
• Responsible for personal daily in store sales performance and targets of freelancers
• Responsible to lead by example in product sales, link selling techniques and customer service.

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• University Degree or College Diploma in business related disciplines is a plus
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiating, and organizational abilities
• Minimum 3 years retail sales / account management experience, ideally in the cosmetic and fragrance / beauty industry
• Valid driver’s licence, reliable car, and the ability to travel to all assigned accounts.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be detailed oriented and able to do multitask.
• Ability to proactively anticipate staffing needs, including sourcing, and selecting talent to deliver business objectives.
• On occasion, must have flexibility to work on weekends.

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter by clicking on the apply button.

Please note that we thank all applicants for their interest in this role and that only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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