Regional Salon Growth Leader

Aveda Means Business; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401k Plan

FSA (Health & Childcare)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

Other Paid Time Off

Competitive pay and car allowance

Discount on AVEDA products

Job summary

Aveda Southeast Powered by the Salon People, based in St. Petersburg, FL, seeks a Salon Development Partner to grow the Aveda salon network in the Charleston, SC area. The SDP will lead field activities, coach salon teams, and drive color and retail growth across the region.

The candidate should have strong sales, communication, and leadership skills, with a passion for education and customer service. Travel and weekends are required to support salons in the territory.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a management position/sales or salon network
• Candidate MUST live in the Charleston, SC metro area
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service
• Computer literate, business writing and communication skills
• Flexible and when needed working some weekends and evenings
• Ability to travel: 80%+ of the time, throughout the assigned territory
• Licensed Cosmetologist is a plus, but not a requirement
• Knowledge of Aveda products and experience in the Aveda network a plus
• Experience with Aveda color a plus
• Experience with non‑Aveda color brands a plus
• Solid understanding of sales, product knowledge, events, operations, retail culture and beauty industry
• Deep understanding of the salon industry and current trends
• Ability to see problems and develop action plans to get past them
• Demonstrated results through strategic thinking
• Charismatic individual with strong negotiation and communication talents
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with multi‑unit management skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed annual sales objectives for the given region by delivering the SDP In‑Salon Promise
• Engage to empower staff within salons to build confidence in service cycles and brand loyalty
• Plan and prepare successful salon visits and identify needs
• Connect, celebrate and engage with salon artists and teams
• Provide solutions for More Aveda (Color and Retail) and More Guests
• Overcome objections and close commitments; follow up with execution and celebration

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Customer service

Travel

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Aveda product knowledge

Aveda color experience

Non-Aveda color brands

Multi-unit management

Education

Cosmetology license (preferred)

Job description

Aveda Southeast Powered by the Salon People, based in St. Petersburg, FL, seeks a Salon Development Partner to grow the Aveda salon network in the Charleston, SC area. The SDP will lead field activities, coach salon teams, and drive color and retail growth across the region.

The candidate should have strong sales, communication, and leadership skills, with a passion for education and customer service. Travel and weekends are required to support salons in the territory.