Salon Consultant

Salon Service Group; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salon Service Group in Minnesota is seeking a results‑driven Salon Consultant to manage an assigned territory of salons, spas, schools, and licensed beauty professionals. You will build partnerships, understand client needs, and drive sales growth by introducing approved beauty products and concepts, leveraging education and sales tools, and collaborating with local store teams.

Daily driving of a sales route is required, with occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably B2B.
• Experience in or passion for beauty industry preferred.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales revenue goals.
• Build strong partnerships with customers.
• Develop and manage regular in-person route, Mon–Fri.
• Prospect and acquire new business.
• Provide business solutions to clients.
• Meet objectives with sales leadership and store teams.
• Represent SSG at events and maintain relationships.
• Accurate forecasting and updates to leadership.
• Plan and execute in-person support days with brand partners.
• Attend trainings and events as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Beauty industry

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Team player

Driver's license

Job description

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Reports to:

Regional Sales Director

Status:

Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary:

The Salon Consultant is a dynamic and results-driven professional responsible for managing an assigned territory of clients, including but not limited to salons, barbers, spas, schools, and licensed beauty professionals. This role involves building strong partnerships with customers to understand their unique business needs, providing innovative solutions, and driving overall sales growth. Key responsibilities include achieving assigned sales goals, opening new accounts, introducing approved beauty products and concepts, and leveraging education and sales tools to support client success. Additionally, collaboration with local store teams is essential to maximize market opportunities and generate revenue for the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed sales revenue goals as outlined with Performance Metrics.
• Build strong business partnerships with all customers.
• Develop, manage and maintain a regular route for in-person customer support, Monday through Friday.
• Prospect and acquire newbusiness.
• Provide business solutions to new and existing clients.
• Meet the business objectives and needs for each customer in collaboration with the sales management team and store team.
• Represent SSG at events, communicating core beliefs and developing strong relationships.
• Accurate forecasting of business and regular updates to sales leadership.
• Planning, scheduling, and completing successful in person support days in the territory with brand partners.
• Attendance at all sales meetings, trainings, and education (both in person and virtual) or other events as outlined by leadership.
  • Occasional overnight, multiday travel may be required.

Successful Salon Consultants will be goal oriented, persuasive, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, an outgoing personality, and a professional appearance.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in sales, preferably b2b.
• Experience in or strong passion for beauty
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Amazing communication skills; a networking star
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Contribute and drive sales as an individual, yet also a team player who supports their

colleagues and the company’s overall vision

• Must have valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a Motor Vehicle Record check
• Must be able to travel regionally

This position requires daily driving of a sales route, occasional lifting up to 30 pounds, walking, and standing.

MVR Check:

Due to this position's driving requirements within a territory, SSG will require this position to have an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check beginning 1/1/2025. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing this Motor Vehicle Record check.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.