Retail Education & Sales Specialist

Prestilux : Beauty Brand Builder in CanadaAt Prestilux Canada, we specialize in the distribution and marketing of prestigious and internationally renowned skincare, fragrance and cosmetic brands.Involved in all beauty distribution networks, we cover over 2,900 points of sales in drugstores, department stores and specialty boutiques across Canada, not to mention a vast ecosystem of e-shops and online markets.Our team is looking to fill the following position: Retail Education & Sales Specialist - ONTARIO REGION Your challenge: Training is an increasingly important lever for our company to achieve the ambitions of growth for our brands. The Retail Education and Sales Specialist will contribute to our success by ensuring the beauty Advisors in the drugstore, department and specialty store are properly trained, coached, and that they have the capabilities to sell our products and to offer an excellent and consistent consumer experience. In this context, we are looking for a specialist to implement the Education strategy by training, developing and coaching stores staff through in-class sessions, on the shop floor sessions and virtual sessions, as well as to organize and execute store animations and special events. As a Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies for Sephora and our independent accounts to grow the territory, developing, and maintaining relationships with existing and potential customers and managing sales processes of the assigned territory Regions (GTA/East).Our benefits: This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a stimulating work environment with opportunities for career advancement. Group insurance programEmployee assistance programOnline doctorsFlexible working hoursQuarterly product allowances and 40% discount on our productsA friendly team motivated by challenges! Key Responsabilities: Build and implement the annual Education strategy in collaboration with the regional sales manager within the assignment territory.Deliver in person and virtual trainings across the region related to product knowledge, soft skills, sales techniques, and brands history and values.Build special events strategy and perform events and animations in key stores.Track the Education budgets and report regularly to the manager.Organize operational logistics of training sessions (training calendar, hotel bookings, update the training data base, etc.).Motivate and support the staff to achieve successful results.Collaborate on other administrative tasks requested by the role.Meet/exceed monthly and annual sales objectives per assigned territory/accounts.Achieve 95%+ in sell in of promotions with a goal to maximize sell through.Manage call cycle effectively and efficiently.Establishing and developing strong sales relationships at store level with BA's, and Store LeadershipSupport strong partnership with retail employees and clients by providing service and support for any needs when in store.Convey with our company values. Skills and attitudes: Excellent Communication, Presentation & Public Speaking skillsStrong Digital awareness & knowledge of MS OfficeProven work experience as a Sales Representative or TrainerAbility to motivate, inspire and influence othersStrong team work ethics and interpersonal skillsHighly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in salesPrioritizing, time management and organizational skillsEffective relationship management skills and openness to feedback Qualifications:Ideally 3 years of previous experience in beauty category (Skincare, Fragrance and Make Up) in a retail sales and education specialist, trainer, or any other relevant position.Ability to travel +50% of the time across the region.A valid drivers license is mandatory as well as access to a vehicle.Experience in Sephora environment preferred. If the challenge is worthy of your talent, please send your CV, quoting the job title, to : recrutement@prestilux.com Personal Care Product Manufacturing