Retail Sales Account Executive - Luxury Division (Calgary, AB)

Loreal; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a Retail Sales Account Executive to drive go-to-market strategies and retail execution for luxury beauty brands in the Calgary area. You will manage key retailers, pursue growth targets, and promote our brand image at store level.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong sales, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment. Valid driver’s license and proficiency with MS Office are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field.
• Experience in sales/representation/merchandising in the retail/commerce sector.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; entrepreneurial mindset.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license.
• Calgary area coverage.

Responsibilities

• Execute go-to-market strategies for new launches and innovations, incl. presentation and retail execution in the field.
• Manage an established customer base, including major retailers in Canada, within a defined geographic area.
• Grow the business by exceeding regional sales targets and market growth objectives.
• Promote brand image at store level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Team player

Independent worker

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Retail Sales Account Executive

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together create meaningful impact.

In the L’Oréal Luxe Division, we create the very best of luxury beauty. Our Division has an unrivalled portfolio of more than 23 aspirational brands (Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme, Biotherm, and Armani to name a few) and an incredibly talented team of 28k experts, making it perfectly equipped to meet the endless and all-encompassing demands of luxury consumers around the world.

Key responsibilities

• In keeping with our brand strategies, you will play an integral role in executing the go-to-market strategies of new launches and innovations, including their presentation and retail execution in the field.
• You will be managing an established customer base, from the largest retailers in Canada, this within a given geographic area, for the leading beauty brand portfolios in the self-serve market.
• While exploiting your entrepreneurial spirit, you will grow the business by surpassing regional sales targets, as well as market growth objectives set frth by the organization.
• You will be a key stakeholder in promoting our brand image at store level.
• Having excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to work with persons in cross-functional teams within our organization

Professional & Technical Competencies

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field.
• Relevant experience in sales/representation/merchandising in the retail/commercial industry accompanied by knowledge of the distribution channels are an asset.
• In addition to possessing a keen business sense and have excellent communication and negotiation skills, you are ambitious, show leadership, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• You are a team player, but able to work independently.
• You value customer service and have great organizational skills.
• You master Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• You have a valid driver’s license.
• This opportunity will cover the Calgary area