Sales Consultant

Job Description

Job Description Description:

Job Title:

Salon Consultant
Department:

Sales
Reports to:

Regional Sales Director
Status:

Full-time, Exempt
Location: Lexington, KY

Salon Service Group, founded over 32 years ago, is the nation's largest privately-owned professional beauty distributor. SSG proudly partners with the Professional Beauty Industry exclusively, through salons, spas and stylists. We have conveniently located, professionally exclusive wholesale stores representing our independently owned, high-end professional portfolio of haircare brands across SSG territories. We are committed to excellent service, quality products and most importantly, we build strong lifelong partnerships with our customers. Our highest priority is to provide our customers with the tools and support that they need for success.

Job Summary:

Our Salon Consultants form partnerships with our clients, understanding their business and developing creative solutions that deliver on their needs, while generating revenue for SSG across their assigned territory. They also partner with their local store team to drive business in the market. This position does require daily driving of a sales route.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Meet and exceed sales revenue goals
Build strong business partnerships with all customers
Prospect and acquire new salon business
Provide business solutions to new and existing clients
Meet the business objectives and needs for each customer in collaboration with the sales management team
Represent SSG at events, communicating core beliefs and developing strong relationships
Accurate forecasting of business and regular updates to sales leadership

Successful Salon Consultants will be goal oriented, persuasive, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, an outgoing personality, and a professional appearance.
Requirements:

Experience in or strong passion for beauty
Creative thinker and problem solver
Amazing communication skills; a networking star
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Contribute and drive sales as an individual, yet also a team player who supports their colleagues and the company’s overall vision
Must have valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Must be able to travel regionally
Education and Experience:
3+ years of experience in sales, preferably B2B
Physical Requirements:
Daily driving of a sales route
Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
Consistently walking and standing
Working for SSG will provide you with:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance available
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
401 (k) Retirement Plan - SSG matches 50% of the employee’s contributions up to 2% of their yearly income
Paid vacation and sick leave
Holiday pay
Sam’s Club membership for you and a friend or family member
Discounts on exclusive hair products
Employee referral program - $1,000 potential earnings per referral

SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE

ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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