Beauty Sales Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking a Beauty Sales Manager to own the in-store sales experience and drive the store’s objectives. You will lead and coach a team of Beauty Advisors and Business Managers, while fostering client relationships and achieving sales targets.

You will leverage technology and brand partnerships to deliver outstanding client experiences, training, and ongoing education, with a focus on growth and teamwork in a luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team in a luxury retail environment.
• Strong clienteling and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to drive sales and events.

Responsibilities

• Own the in-store sales experience and drive store objectives.
• Coach and develop Beauty Advisors and Business Managers.
• Plan client appointments and maximize each interaction.
• Leverage technology and data to grow the business.
• Collaborate with brand partners to deliver memorable experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Clienteling

Sales driving

People development

Customer service

Brand alignment

Digital tools

Tools

CRM software

POS systems

Job description

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

As the Beauty Sales Manager, you possess total ownership of the sales experience within your Saks Fifth Avenue store and occupy a critical role in the achievement of the company’s objectives. Within this role, you facilitate partnerships across functions and leverage team skills to build a customer-centric sales experience, all while being a steward of the Saks Fifth Avenue brand. You have an appetite for driving sales by developing the clienteling skills and selling behaviors of a team of high-performing direct reports. You maintain high visibility on the selling floor to coach and develop our selling force, while refining the art of connecting with clients to build sustainable relationships through exceptional service and regular outreach. With strong oversight of onboarding, training, ongoing education, and performance management of the selling team, you foster a powerful sense of teamwork and collaborative spirit to successfully achieve the store's goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Client Development - Working closely with each Business Manager and Beauty Advisor to ensure they successfully:

• Establish deep relationships with clients and drive repeat business to achieve sales goals and event goals
• Consistently deliver memorable shopping experiences to all clients; plan client appointments to maximize results
• Maximize every appointment with a client to address their Beauty/Skincare needs and those of the client's network
• Inform clients of in-store events to enhance their experience of Saks and increase engagement
• Diagnose client spend and identify opportunities to increase engagement and wallet share
• Increase new client acquisition by leveraging various marketing tools such as clienteling, social media platforms, referrals and networking
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Business Development through Technology - Coaching your team of Business Managers and Beauty Advisors to use technology & data to drive their business, develop a growth mindset and provide a Customer Experience:

• Building their personal brand as a Beauty authority through proactive marketing and outreach.
• Strategically leveraging social media platforms to promote themselves as a Beauty influencer and broaden connections beyond client base
• Using multiple channels of technology to strengthen existing relationships and drive new client acquisition
• Using clienteling tools to stay connected with the client and make targeted recommendations based on shopping history and preferences
• Using technology to deliver 24/7 service
• Taking initiative to stay informed on new merchandise deliveries in the store to maximize selling potential

Beauty Expert Development - Focusing on growing the clients beauty closet by fostering and developing a team of beauty experts comfortable to engage across all brands to meet the clients closet needs:

• Build beauty expert technical and product knowledge through SFA provided educational platforms
• Facilitate ongoing engaging and interactive intersell trainings
• Liaison with the brands to drive big bet moments through education
• Build partnerships throughout the store with Top Books and leadership to grow and develop business

People Management - Leading and developing your team of Business Managers and Beauty Advisors:

• Fostering an inclusive team culture
• Coaching Business Managers and Advisors to key performance drivers and expected behaviors
• Effectively managing through performance issues
• Developing succession plan for your team’s roles and identify top talent for future opportunities
• Focusing on recruiting top talent in local marketplace

Selling Floor Operations - Supporting the running of the day-to-day business operations within the store :

• Serves as a Management leader on the floor to help resolve client issues and support the general running of the selling floor
• Participates in Opening and Closing duties

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

[This position is also eligible for [bonus]

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.