Direct Brand Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute strategies to drive sales and meet targets through acquiring new clients and nurturing existing key accounts.

• Expand the professional hair color range based on regional key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Enhance participation in loyalty programs among both current and new customers.

• Provide training to Distributor Sales Consultants on how to effectively sell color and retail products to their clients, and guide Stylists on boosting their service and retail sales behind the chair.

• Propel the “sell-through” of all monthly promotions and programs in collaboration with Distributor Sales Consultants, retail stores, and salons.

• Ensure that marketing materials are up-to-date, accessible, and used effectively.

• Maintain merchandising standards in salons and professional retail environments.

• Analyze data to identify strategic opportunities within specific geographic areas and salons.

• Gather and disseminate competitive market intelligence.

• Organize quarterly meetings with loyalty and top accounts.

• Record all notes, account modifications, and events in Salesforce.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in the professional haircare sector.

• At least 2 years of experience in sales or retail.

• Strong organizational abilities and effective time management skills.

• Strategic and innovative thinker who is comfortable working with numerical data.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and presentation skills (both verbal and written).

• Self-motivated and proactive in solving problems.

• Capable of establishing strong working relationships across all departments.

• Willingness to travel 80% of the time, including overnight trips as needed based on territory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with Salesforce is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Opportunities for professional development

• Retirement plans