Cosmetics Business Manager - Christian Dior

Job Description:

What This Position is All About

Under direction from the Client Development Manager, the Business Manager, Beauty is responsible to drive the business of a specific beauty brand by focusing on client development, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and driving engagement of the total beauty floor. This role plays a crucial role in creating a seasonal sales strategy and is accountable for the realization of daily and monthly sales targets.



Who You Are:

Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving new and novel ideas through the lens of understanding client needs and building and improving client relationships

Actively collaborates and contributes to a positive and inclusive team dynamic

Constantly looking for opportunity to improve the way things are done

Demonstrates comfort in flexing all communication styles and establishes positive interpersonal relationships

A client champion, you consistently deliver a high standard of service and can be relied upon to always put the client first

Builds morale and spirit in their team, shares wins and successes

Fosters a performance culture to deliver positive outcomes across the organization

You Also Have:

Minimum 1 year retail experience, preferably in a client driven sales environment, Beauty experience preferred but not required

Proven leadership skills through development of direct reports

Works collaboratively with others and fosters teamwork

Highly motivated and results oriented

Attention to detail

Ability to do product consultations and applications

Tech savvy

Ability to manage and set goals through strategic planning

As The Business Manager, Beauty, You Will:



Drive Brand Sales

Achieve seasonal vendor sales plan by sharing product knowledge to all Advisor of the Beauty department and developing key relationships throughout the store

Attend monthly Business Manager calls to develop strategies to achieve and / or exceed vendor sales plan

Create customer centric mindset at counter to support cross-sell into their brand by all Beauty Advisors

Actively participate on social media; Instagram, etc. to grow your personal brand and business

Achieve appointment goal and sales plan of all corporately negotiated events

Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Counter Leadership

Serve as a brand expert and department representative.

Lead team of the brand’s Beauty Advisors’ targeted outreach efforts to achieve appointment goals for all events

Ensure brand specific selling ceremonies and daily, at counter drivers are consistently offered and demonstrated to all clients

Work with vendor to plan and execute “at counter” events to drive customer loyalty and customer acquisition

Uphold brand image and standards

Client Development

Utilizing SFA clienteling system, build individual sales volume, establish and maintain customer relationships to drive repeat business and client loyalty

Personalization kpis

Maintain a consistent high level of service by creating and developing excellent client relationships as the brand expert and department representative

Leverage all selling tools to stay connected with clients and continue to service their beauty needs

Be knowledgeable on all in-store services and proactively offers the appropriate service to a client to further personalize and enhance their shopping experience

Product Knowledge

Serve as a brand expert and department representative.

Continually upgrade product knowledge to drive sales and client satisfaction.

Ask appropriate questions to identify a client’s needs in order to effectively provide them guidance or directions

Your Life and Career at SFA:

Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate

A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.