Remote Strategic Account Manager – Northern Ohio

L'Oreal USA, Inc; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

SalonCentric, a subsidiary of L'Oreal USA, is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to grow key salon accounts and develop new professional relationships within an assigned territory in Ohio. This remote role requires extensive travel up to 75% and close collaboration with education teams and brand partners.

The SAM will leverage industry leadership to expand strategic partnerships, manage joint business planning, and drive growth across Toledo, Cleveland, and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• High school degree required, bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years outside sales or beauty industry experience with emphasis on Strategic Account Management and consultative selling.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to easily engage others within an OMNI sales environment.
• Extensive experience in and familiarity with the professional beauty industry, and strong appreciation of beauty brands preferred.
• Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and other design/presentation applications.
• Strong commercial orientation and business acumen
• Solid understanding of sales technology platforms (Salesforce.com and MS Teams preferred).
• Possesses a valid state driver's license, good driving record, and required auto insurance policy levels.
• Must live within assigned sales territory and travel up to 75%
• Excellent computer skills - Windows-based (MS Office) systems and applications.
• Knowledge of social media platforms to influence business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop long-term growth plans for Key Salon Accounts.
• Coordinate Joint Business Planning to meet growth objectives.
• Prospect and acquire new multi-brand salons for the portfolio.
• Develop and execute sales tactics to create value and competitive advantage.
• Create and manage annual business plans with brand partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive innovation and brand awareness.

Skills

Outside sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Omni-channel selling

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Salesforce

MS Teams

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

SalonCentric, a subsidiary of L'Oreal USA, is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to grow key salon accounts and develop new professional relationships within an assigned territory in Ohio. This remote role requires extensive travel up to 75% and close collaboration with education teams and brand partners.

The SAM will leverage industry leadership to expand strategic partnerships, manage joint business planning, and drive growth across Toledo, Cleveland, and surrounding areas.