Account Coordinator, Prestige, Beauty Specialty

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Puig Deutschland GmbH is seeking an Account Coordinator to support Account Executives in the Beauty Specialty channel, working with Sephora and Ulta Beauty. You will assist in field execution, retailer education, and store activations, ensuring Prestige brands are well represented.

You will train Beauty Advisors, build relationships with store teams, and help recruit freelance talent for seasonal staffing. The role is primarily field-based in the San Francisco area with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, or retail.
• 3+ years of sales or store-level experience, ideally in luxury beauty, fragrance, or fashion.
• Familiarity with Beauty Specialty retail landscape (Sephora, Ulta Beauty) preferred.
• Passion for fragrance, beauty, and customer experience.
• Familiarity with local retail landscape and market dynamics.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence juggling multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for retail teams.
• Self-starter mindset; independent, organized, goal-oriented.
• Curiosity to grow into broader sales strategy and account leadership.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Flexibility to work Tue–Sat and holidays in a retail-driven environment.
• Comfort working in field- and in-store based role; travel up to 80%.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to support sales goals across Beauty Specialty accounts.
• Monitor weekly sales reports for opportunities and trends with your AE.
• Support training sessions to elevate Beauty Advisor engagement and product knowledge.
• Lead in-store events and activations with AEs and store teams.
• Organize schedules for Beauty Advisors and build a freelance talent pipeline.
• Represent Puig brands in-store and in the local market as an ambassador.
• Assist recruitment/onboarding of freelance talent for seasonal staffing.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to execute brand experiences.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail environment

Customer experience

Interpersonal skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in sales/marketing/retail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Job type: Permanent

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

Who we are

Puig is a home of Love Brands within a family company that furthers wellness, confidence and self-expression while leaving a better world. For more than a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a challenger in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands across Fragrance and Fashion, Makeup and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people’s emotions and are powered by a global team of over 13,000 passionate professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and €5,042 million in net revenue in 2025, and guided by strong values and sustainability commitments, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open-minded space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate and express who they are.

The Opportunity

This role supports the Account Executive (AE) in driving sales, strengthening retailer partnerships, and executing brand strategies across the Beauty Specialty channel, including Sephora and Ulta Beauty. The Account Coordinator plays a key role in supporting field execution, retail education, in-store activations, and business operations while helping to cultivate strong relationships with retailer partners and store teams. This role ensures Beauty Advisors are well equipped to support Prestige brands including Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Rabanne.

What you'll get to do

• Partner closely with Account Executives to support sales goals and execute business strategies across assigned Beauty Specialty accounts, including Sephora and Ulta Beauty
• Monitor and interpret weekly sales reports to identify opportunities, trends, and action steps in collaboration with your AE
  Build strong, trust-based relationships with AEs, Retailers, Brand Ambassadors, and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Sales Operations
• Inspire, support, and help activate store teams to meet sales targets and elevate brand presence
• Lead dynamic and interactive training sessions to enhance Beauty Advisor engagement and product knowledge
• Champion brand storytelling by delivering meaningful, customer-centric education
• Organize and maintain schedules for Beauty Advisors while helping build a strong freelance talent pipeline
• Represent Puig brands in-store and within your local market, becoming a true ambassador
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of freelance talent and seasonal staffing needs
• Plan, execute, and evaluate in-store events and brand activations in partnership with AEs and local store teams
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Store Design to bring eye-catching brand experiences to life
• Ensure all visual elements meet brand guidelines and enhance the shopper journey

We'd love to meet you if you have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, or retail
• 3+ years of sales or store-level experience, ideally in luxury beauty, fragrance, or fashion
• Familiarity with the Beauty Specialty retail landscape, including Sephora, Ulta Beauty, or other specialty beauty retailers preferred
• Passion for fragrance, beauty, and customer experience
• Familiarity with your local retail landscape, including key players and market dynamics
• A proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence juggling multiple priorities, from training to events, with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that engage and inspire retail teams
• A self-starter mindset: independent, organized, and goal-oriented
• Curiosity to grow into broader sales strategy and account leadership over time
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Flexibility to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, as well as holidays as required in a retail-driven environment
• Comfort working in a primarily field and in-store based role, spending the majority of time supporting retail partners and teams on the ground
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel up to 80%, including overnight travel

Compensation Data

As required by California State’s salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000.00 - $80,000.00. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, PUIG offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, hybrid work environment, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

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