Sales Assistant, Managed Brands

Maesa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Paid leave options

Job summary

Maesa is seeking a Sales Assistant in New York City to support the sales team and enhance customer relationships. This role requires 1-2 years of experience in a sales environment and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a salary range of $70K to $80K per year, with additional benefits including health insurance and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience supporting a Sales organization.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual sales plan and organizational objectives.
• Assist with implementation of sales policies and practices.
• Coordinate communications to support sales plan objectives.
• Recommend sales strategies based on market research.
• Ensure optimum customer service in collaboration with teams.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The next gen beauty company,Maesais transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparkingnew ideasand possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new,betteranddifferent productswith an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess,Hairitageby Mindy McKnight,Fine'ry, BeingFrenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com.

We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support the SVP and Sales team in executing sales plans for specialty retail and brand customers, focusing on enhancing relationships and driving repeat business. The position involves working with the Key Account Manager to support annual sales strategies, implementing sales policies, and coordinating communication to align with the sales plan and budget. Additionally, the role includes recommending sales strategies based on market research, performing administrative duties, and ensuring optimal customer service in collaboration with Marketing, Planning, and Operations teams. Ideal candidates will have a passion for beauty, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and possess a degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Strong proficiency in Excel, high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment are essential.

The Sales Assistant reports into the Key Account Manager Sales. The role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office a 3 days a week, at minimum per Company policy.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Key Account Manager - Sales and team, supports the annual sales plan within the organizational strategy and objectives.
• Assists with implementation and execution of sales policies and practices.
• Ensures communications are coordinated and support sales plan objectives and meet organizational expenditure requirements in conjunction with CMO.
• Recommends sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including managing messenger/fed ex/ reports as requested and other sundry duties.
• Work closely with Marketing/Planning/Operations to ensure optimum customer service.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience supporting a Sales organization.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or related field.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values.

What We Offer

$70K/yr - $80K/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.

Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.

Our Commitment to You

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the "new" without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors - all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. Asset forth in Maesa's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.