Account Executive, Prestige (Long Island)

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Hybrid work environment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Puig Deutschland GmbH in New York seeks an Account Executive, Prestige, Long Island, to drive sales for Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, and Jean Paul Gaultier across major retailers. You will build lasting retailer partnerships, coach in-store teams, and ensure brand presence with impact across doors in the NY territory.

The role requires 5+ years of beauty/fashion sales, strong storytelling, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid work environment and travel to partner stores are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in beauty, fashion, or luxury retail supporting department store or beauty specialty accounts.
• Experience coaching in-store teams on product education, selling support, and brand storytelling.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and key holidays; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead territory in NY area with sales strategies to exceed targets across key accounts.
• Analyze sales trends and customer behavior to drive growth.
• Manage staffing, merchandising, and activations to maximize store performance.
• Oversee budgets and spend alignment with financial guidelines.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop in-store talent.

Skills

Sales experience in beauty/fashion/lux

In-store training & coaching

Brand storytelling

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer experience focus

Weekend/holiday flexibility

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Driver's license & travel

Job description

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Location: New York Metropolitan Area, NY, 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

The Account Executive, Prestige, Long Island is a key partner within the New York territory, consistently meeting and exceeding seasonal sales goals across major retailers. This role is about more than just driving numbers- it’s about building strong, lasting relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business in thoughtful, strategic ways. You’ll work closely with store teams, internal partners, and retail staff, bringing strong product knowledge, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset. With natural energy and enthusiasm for the work, you’ll help ensure Puig Prestige brands (Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, and Jean Paul Gaultier) are represented with purpose and impact, motivating teams and elevating the customer experience.

What you'll get to do

Sales & Strategy

• Lead your territory by developing and executing thoughtful sales strategies that not only meet but exceed financial targets across key accounts
• Regularly analyze sales trends and customer behavior to uncover actionable insights and drive sustained business growth
• Oversee performance across doors by ensuring each location has the right mix of staffing, merchandising, and activations to reach full potential
• Manage budgets and allocate spend strategically for each account, ensuring alignment with Puig’s financial and operational guidelines
• Build momentum at retail through in-store events and tailored promotions that excite both teams and customers

Education & Team Development

• Design and implement local training initiatives in partnership with the Education team that support both sales goals and brand standards
• Provide hands‑on coaching to Beauty Advisors and Makeup Artists, helping them build product knowledge, selling confidence, and customer connection
• Motivate teams by fostering accountability, recognizing strong performance, and leading through brand storytelling and example

Relationship Building & Retail Partnerships

• Serve as a key point of contact and trusted partner for store managers, corporate retail stakeholders, and internal cross‑functional teams
• Collaborate closely with Visual Merchandising and Store Design to ensure brand presentation is impactful, consistent, and aligned with current campaigns
• Proactively identify and address business needs, from promotional planning to team resourcing, to keep performance on track
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and development of in‑store talent to strengthen retail teams, improve rankings, and grow Puig’s brand presence

We'd love to meet you if you have

• 5+ years of sales experience in beauty, fashion, or luxury retail supporting department store or beauty specialty accounts
• Experience supporting in-store teams through product education, selling support, and strong brand storytelling
• Comfort reviewing sales reports and identifying opportunities to support business growth
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams
• A passion for prestige beauty and delivering elevated client experiences
• Flexibility to work weekends and key holidays as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• 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 60-70%, including overnight travel

Compensation Data

As required by New York State’s salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000.00 - $108,000.00. 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
• 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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