Brand Ambassador
- Full-Time
- Portland, OR
- Amika
- Posted 4 years ago – Accepting applications
We are a fast-growing hair care and tool manufacturer based out of Brooklyn NY, that's been providing fun, performance-driven products and tools to professional stylists and consumers since 2009. We are looking for highly motivated Brand Ambassadors and Sales Education Specialists in different P locations. In this role, you will be servicing our Sephora locations and professional salon business. This is a joint sales and education role. You must be extremely sales driven with a passion for hair and beauty. Please review the key attributes & requirements and if you think there is a fit, please submit your application with the region you live in the subject of your email to: BrandAmbassador@loveamika.com
Key Attributes/Requirements
- Retail/sales background is a must
- Knowledge of Sephora and relationships with local stores are a plus
- Ability to book yourself and manage your own schedule
- Accountable for learning and mastering new materials
- Good communication skills: professionally written emails, text conversations and phone calls
- Takes initiative in local market to engage Store Leadership, Beauty Advisors and clients
- Hairstylist or Makeup Artist preferred but not required. Should be comfortable touching hair and performing basic styling techniques: curling, straightening, applying product
- Professional in demeanor and appearance
- Can submit invoices correctly and in a timely fashion
- Flexible, regular availability. Prime booking times:
- WEEKENDS:
- Friday-Saturday all day, Sunday morning
- WEEKDAYS:
- Wednesday-Thursday early afternoon, early evening
- Monday morning, early afternoon
- WEEKENDS:
Job Duties
Sales
- Schedule and execute Sephora store support: BFDs, BSDs, Hybrid Days, and Events
- Offer interactive product demonstrations to stylists and clients
- Assist in achieving/exceeding individual store and zone sales goals
- Communicate successes and challenges back to amika team
- Ensure product merchandising meets company standards
- Complete required brand survey with commentary and pictures after every shift
Education
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of brand, products, and best-sellers
- Stay up to date on new product launches and train all store locations on newness
- Excellent ability to educate in various environments (one on one, group)
- Coach store staff to feel confident speaking about the brand
- Build positive working relationships with Store Leadership and Beauty Advisors
- Leave a positive, lasting impression after each workday
- Participate in initial/ongoing brand training and team calls
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate paid out bi-weekly
- Mileage over 50 miles round-trip reimbursed
- Part-time, contract position
- Sephora experience preferred.