Account Manager - Harvey Nichols Leeds

La Prairie Switzerland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury skincare brand is seeking an Account Manager for their Leeds location. Responsibilities include managing the counter at Harvey Nichols, achieving sales targets, and recruiting new clients. Successful candidates will have experience in high-quality skincare treatments and a sales-driven mindset. In return, the brand offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allocation, and employee benefits. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences and enhancing brand presence in the region.

Benefits

Competitive salary with commission

33 holiday days

Generous product allocation

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate experience in high-quality skincare treatments.
• Sales-driven approach with proven success in a retail environment.
• Ability to create outreach opportunities and engage customers.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and business plans effectively.
• Recruit prospective clients through in-store traffic stops.
• Organize external events to enhance sales.

Skills

High quality skincare treatment

Sales and performance optimization

Client recruitment

Education

NVQ level 3 in Beauty Therapy

Job description

Are you interested in working for a Swiss luxury brand known for their pioneering cellular anti‑aging Therapies?

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our North Region. Responsible for managing our counter at Harvey Nichols in Leeds, you will oversee one Beauty Consultant. You will implement effective weekly business plans and you will work towards maximising the retail performance targets. You will be accountable for the sales and performance of the account and will have the opportunity to make new connections in Leeds whilst working towards recruiting new customers to the brand. You will also have the chance to utilise our beauty room to enhance the customer experience but also host on/off counter animations.

Main responsibilities

To achieve sales by using La Prairie’s selling and Training guidelines:

• Achieve targets and business plan effectively including creating outreach opportunities and partnering your host store to offer the ultimate La Prairie experience
• Traffic stop daily in store to recruit prospective clients to your business
• Invite every customer to sit down and have a skincare consultation: listening and identifying the customers' needs
• Proactively organise external events to generate sales and recruiting new clients to your counter
• Ensure the counter is represented to exemplary standards and you effectively communicate with all relevant La Prairie departments

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• NVQ level 3 in Beauty Therapy preferentialnotmandatory
• Experience of providing high quality skincare treatments to clients

In return, La Prairie offers:

• A good salary with a new competitive commission scheme
• 33 holiday days (including bank holidays) pro-rated based on working days
• Generous product allocation & discount
• Long Service Awards starting with 3 years’ service
• Gratis of new launches
• Contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Employee referral bonuses

We look forward to your application!