Salon Outside Sales Representative
On-siteOwatonna, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct territory sales visits to grow salon revenue by identifying key accounts, executing established sales goals, and introducing new beauty products and concepts. Manage customer relationships by responding to communications within 24 hours, analyzing account needs for brand support, and utilizing social media to attract and retain clientele. Execute administrative duties including daily order entry, customer data maintenance in Salesforce, and processing returns while attending industry shows and product knowledge classes. Drive local travel and occasional overnight trips to conventions, maintaining a professional image and managing multiple projects efficiently.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent certification
- Minimum of (1) year demonstrated outside sales experience or beauty industry experience with emphasis on consultative selling
- Must live within the assigned territory
- Need to have a vehicle for traveling throughout the territory
- Must be available to attend shows, participate in the setup and dismantling of displays, booths, handling back stock as well as performing other physical activities that might be required
- Must be available to attend shows, conventions, and educational events which may include overnight travel and/or some weekend nights
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- Frequent and sometimes prolonged periods of driving are necessary for this role
- Committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
- Strong time management and organization skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
- Ability to present a professional business image and interact positively with the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
- Lifting up to 25 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Salon/Beauty Industry experience highly preferred
- Working knowledge of inventory control systems and visual merchandising is strongly preferred
- Excellent knowledge and experience using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media platforms to build pipelines, books of business, and other business needs
- Excellent computer skills, knowledge of salesforce.com, Outlook, PDF Expert, and Oracle
- Experience with iPad a plus
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