Duties and Responsibilities
- Including but not limited to:
- Act as the primary liaison with Key Account representatives, working proactively to resolve account issues by establishing a strong professional relationship.
- Engage with Key Account Supplier Portals, gain familiarity with reporting and actionable data to drive improved business results
- Regularly review and manage product listings, optimizing for best practices.
- Manage asset requests for SDS information, PDP page updates, and image/video content - this includes the setup of new SKUs in retail partners systems (PIM and otherwise)
- Function as liaison between incoming Purchase Orders via OpenText and Operation's team.
- Ensure Sales Orders are created systematically within Netsuite and follow up on invoices as required.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth inventory management and timely product delivery.
- Continually monitor and analyze account performance, KPIs, and customer feedback.
- Create and implement sales strategies to maximize revenue and market share.
- Maintain understanding of retailer forecasts, the accuracy and opportunities within them, partner internally to adjust where necessary to “under-promise and over-deliver.”
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively develop then execute promotional campaigns, exclusive deals, seasonal promotions, and collaboration opportunities.
- Use data-driven insights to identify and capitalize on sales trends, market opportunities, and customer buying patterns.
- Minimize profitability erosion through the analysis of chargebacks, returns, damaged products, excess testers
- Regularly conduct competitor analysis and adjust strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge including but not limited to product pricing, product assortment, end of product life transition planning and short/long term discounting strategies
- Partner with the Education team to deliver impactful product training and brand experiences for Beauty Advisors and Ulta associates.
- Support new launch rollouts, floor set updates, and fixture refreshes through clear communication and coordination.
- Conduct local store visits to assess merchandising, compliance, and visual standards; capture opportunities and corrective actions as needed at the discretion of leadership.
- Regularly review Key Account’s latest policies and algorithm changes, ensuring our accounts remain compliant and up-to-date.
- Work closely with the legal team to handle any intellectual property or trademark issues.
- Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure all product listings meet Key Account standards and guidelines, meet or exceed their scorecard minimum requirements.
- Proactively manage evolving account requirements, for example UL WercSmart.
- Ensure all marketing and advertising activities are compliant with Key Account guidelines and industry regulations.
- Partner with Marketing and Brand teams to drive timely alignment
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-7 years of experience managing Key Retail Accounts, preferably in the beauty or personal care sector. Ulta experience is a MUST.
- Must have dedicated Account Management experience working directly with Ulta Beauty.
- A self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills both within internal and external stakeholder meetings and management scenarios.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in interpreting sales data and market trends to drive strategy.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to resolve issues promptly and professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and optimization techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401k plan
- Additional Opt-In Insurances
- Work/Life Balance
- Vacation + Sick Time Pay
- L'ange Hair Product Stipend- a quarterly stipend to help you refresh your favorite L'ange products and also try new products!
Key Integra Competencies (All candidates are expected to demonstrate, regardless of role)
- Action Oriented
- Situational Adaptability
- Drives Results