Beauty Area Manager

Sales Development Manager / Beauty Area Manager

You will lead by example, maximising all sales opportunities within your area by coaching and developing Account Managers and Beauty Consultants, while working closely with senior regional stakeholders, Training, Marketing, and Head Office teams.

• 25 days annual leave (option to purchase more)
  


• Summer Fridays – finish at 2pm every Friday in June, July & August (paid in full)
  


• Company Car – Ford Focus EcoBoost (manual)
  


• Laptop & Mobile Phone provided
  


• €1,000 Annual beauty product allowance
  


• Exclusive staff discounts
  


• Optional private healthcare including an annual full body health check
  


• Excellent pension scheme with company contribution
  


• Flexible benefits allowance to tailor wellbeing, pension, or holiday options
  

As Sales Development Manager, you will have full accountability for sales performance, people development, and operational excellence across your area. This is a hands\-on, field\-based leadership role combining commercial analysis, people management, and strategic execution.

You will play a key role in new store openings, talent development, and strengthening relationships with retail partners — ensuring brand standards and philosophy are consistently delivered in\-store

Retail Sales Performance

• Agree retail sales targets for each store with Account Managers
  




• Monitor and analyse weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales against forecasts
  




• Analyse new product performance and ensure all commercial opportunities are maximised
  




• Review productivity and ensure training practices are consistently applied across teams
  

Training & Development

• Identify training needs across the area and liaise with senior regional stakeholders and training teams where additional support is required
  




• Drive area performance through continuous coaching and development of Account Managers and Beauty Consultants
  




• Ensure all team members complete regular Store Visit Forms with clear, measurable objectives
  

Networking & Retail Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners
  




• Ensure alignment on shared goals, best practice, and in\-store execution
  




• Maximise retailer support and collaboration in the field
  

New Store Openings

• Partner with Marketing to ensure all new stores are fully supported
  




• Agree FTE requirements with senior management and recruit in a timely manner
  




• Meet with new store management ahead of openings to present the brand and philosophy
  




• Ensure the New Store Opening Checklist and critical path are followed, with particular focus on recruitment and readiness
  

Communication

• Hold quarterly meetings with Account Managers to embed processes and best practice
  




• Maintain regular communication with senior regional stakeholders, sharing progress, challenges, and achievements
  




• Liaise closely with the wider field team and Head Office to ensure clear and consistent communication
  

Budget Management

• Ensure all retail\-related expenditure remains within agreed budgets
  

Candidate Profile

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ commercial retail experience (beauty or premium retail preferred)
  




• Proven people management and coaching experience
  




• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
  




• Working knowledge of employment law
  




• Confident using Excel (intermediate level) and reporting tools
  

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and influencing skills
  




• Strong analytical and problem\-solving ability
  




• High attention to detail
  




• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
  




• Strong planning, organisation, and negotiation skills
  




• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop high\-performing teams
  

Package & Benefits

• Salary: €48,000 – €54,000
  




• Bonus: Annual performance\-based bonus (no commission)
  




• Contract: Permanent
  




• Hours: 37.5 per week
  




• Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 9:00–5:30pm (some weekend work required)
  




• Probation: 6 months
  




• Start Date: ASAP
  

To find out more information on this new exciting role, then get in touch today with Katie on 045 898 037 / Send your CV to [email protected]