Account Coordinator, Prestige (DMV)

Puig SL

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance
401K
Hybrid work environment
Paid holidays

Job summary

Puig is seeking a field-based Sales Specialist to support Account Executives across Washington DC, MD, and VA. You will drive sales, train Beauty Advisors, and orchestrate in-store events for prestige brands like Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in luxury beauty or fashion, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to travel up to 80% including overnights. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

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.
  • Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with Account Executives to exceed sales goals and execute key business strategies across assigned retail doors.
  • 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 and help activate store teams to meet sales targets and elevate brand presence.
  • Lead dynamic training sessions to enhance Beauty Advisor engagement and product knowledge.
  • Represent Puig brands in-store and within your local market, becoming a true ambassador.
  • Support 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.

Skills

Sales experience
Fragrance/Beauty knowledge
Retail landscape knowledge
PowerPoint
Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, or retail

Job description

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 their Account Executive (AE) in optimizing sales and cultivating strong relationships within their retail doors and key business partners across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia territory. This role assists in orchestrating captivating in-store events and experiences while ensuring Beauty Advisors are well trained to support the Prestige brands including Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne.

What you'll get to do
  • Partner closely with Account Executives to exceed sales goals and execute key business strategies across assigned retail doors
  • 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
  • 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

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000.00 - $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.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segment: Sales Operations, Sales

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