Salon Business Development Manager (Outside Sales)

Neill Corp; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 40% employer match

PTO available upon hire

Job summary

Neill Corp is seeking a dynamic Sales & Business Development professional to expand the Aveda salon network across Louisiana. You will lead recruitment of new salons, partner with existing clients on education programs, and coach teams on retailing for improved sell-through.

You will travel 50–75% of the time, including weekends, to cover New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and surrounding areas while managing expenses and aligning with brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three years of sales experience and/or salon management
• Passion for Aveda products and beauty industry
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic sales plan across territory
• Willingness to travel 50–75% and extend into weekends
• Self-starter with energy, enthusiasm, and sales orientation
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• Comfort with financial and sales reporting
• Proficient with mobile platforms and business writing

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Aveda salon network in the territory, honoring brand guidelines
• Grow the business of existing salon customers with business solutions and education
• Identify and open new Aveda salons that fit the brand and network
• Coach salon teams on retailing best practices to support product sell-through
• Create presentations demonstrating business acumen and knowledge of product assortment and marketing programs
• Promote education to drive sales and staff development
• Travel extensively within Louisiana to attend meetings and events
• Manage expenses within fiscal guidelines

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Strategic sales planning

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Financial reporting

Driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Sales tools

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Business Development:
   • Develop and grow the Aveda salon network in a geographic territory, honoring the Aveda brand guidelines
   • Grow the business of existing Aveda salon customers by providing business solutions and enrolling the team in Aveda Education
   • Identify and open new Aveda salons that fit with Avedas brand and the existing network
2. Salon Success:
   • Model and coach salon teams on retailing best practices to support Aveda product sell through
   • Create and execute compelling solutions presentations to customers that demonstrate solid business acumen and a strong understanding of product assortment and marketing programs
   • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of salon business building programs
   • Enroll salon teams in education offerings to drive sales results
   • Promote Aveda Institute student placement within salons to support staffing and recruiting needs
   • Use sales tools such as SalesForce and other proprietary sales tools to understand account base and prioritize activities
3. Travel:
   • Willing to travel 50-75% within assigned territory including sales meetings and regional events, may include weekends.
   • Territory includes all cities in Louisiana- including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Northshore areas.
4. General:
   • Work in accordance with the Aveda Mission Statement; adhere to company policies and procedures
   • Manage expenses within fiscal guidelines

Qualifications

• Have a passion for Aveda products and the beauty and cosmetics industry
• Bachelors degree preferred or relevant combination of education and experience will be considered
• Three years sales experience and/or salon management
• Strong communication skills, ability to deliver persuasive presentations, as well as the ability to create strong, lasting relationships
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive revenue at the account level as well as across the entire territory
• Self-starter, with strong energy, enthusiasm, and sales orientation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, growing business
• Ability to understand financial and sales reports
• Computer proficiency, mobile first proficiency, business writing and communication skills
• Extensive travel
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time standing
• Must possess a valid drivers license & proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to transport own luggage when necessary

401K with 40% employer match & PTO available upon hire!