Aveda - Director of Salons - Minneapolis, MN
About The Position
This position is responsible for managing sales results by leading the sales team of Salon Development Partners (SDPs) within the established territory to achieve sales plan across outlined region. This will be done by executing with excellence the Go to Market Strategy and Action Plans for salons, with focus on driving SDP teams. Responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with salons, the execution of seasonal brand launches, promotional calendars and events that will drive enthusiasm and engagement with the Salon, owner, artist and consumer to drive Salon sell-thru and profitability. Will lead development and execution of salon SOAP plans alongside SDPs to drive individual salon success. Responsible for SDP coaching to ensure execution of call cycles, service wheel and in-salon experience are being properly executed. Responsible for leading new business development to achieve sales targets. Travel time 75%
Requirements
- Demonstrated success as a leader within field sales environment with strong coaching skills
- Strong leadership skills including strategic planning and an entrepreneurial business approach
- An entrepreneurial spirit including the ability to make decisions as if the business were one’s own
- Exceptional communication, leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to align and engage team and network in growth strategies
- Ability to think strategically and create strong growth and recovery plans
- Ability to adapt quickly to meet the demands of the business
- Strong financial acumen including the ability to create, understand and analyze financial and sales reports
- Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to large audiences
Responsibilities
- Partnering with Vice President, Salon Network to execute field sales strategy for Aveda North America
- Deliver exceptional results against Sales Targets, driving growth in Focus and Core Salons
- Develop collaborative business relationships with existing customers and potential new business partners and act as key negotiator and communicator for territory
- Develop individual salon growth plans for key salons; partner with SDPs to drive execution of SOAP plans
- Review and execute accountability standards and benchmarks for territory sales team
- Grow the business strategically by leading the team to open sustainable new business doors
- Analyze and understand in detail the “why” behind the results and formulate action plans on how to accelerate
- Attract and develop top talent with demonstrated sales capabilities to ensure sales objectives are achieved
- Represent Aveda's Mission and brand identity to the Aveda network
- Partner with salons on sell-thru of hero sku’s to maximize Aveda support and stylist favorites
- Negotiate focused assortment in multi-line salons to drive growth and improve storytelling
Benefits
- health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- wellness and family support programs
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plans
- paid leave programs
- education-related programs
- paid holidays and vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
