Sales & Education Executive - Central London

This role will work in the Central London region in several Department store accounts, with a focus in Space NK
About Westman Atelier

 A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup.

• A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity
• Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science

About Our Founder

Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin.

Position Summary

The Sales and Education Executive is responsible for sales, education, event strategy and execution within their designated field, working closely with the Counter Managers, Sales and Education Manager and Sr. Manager of Training & Events. This role covers UK Department stores, as well as several central London Space NK doors.

Responsibilities:

Sales

• Department Stores: work closely with Counter Managers to develop the sales, animation, eventing and education of the team.
• Accountable for achieving sales goals
• Record sales on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis for Space NK doors.
• Champion CRM - Build and grow Clienteling in stores
• Analyze needs of business and implement strategies to drive sales results
• Build strong brand and retailer partnerships 
• Execute brand strategic initiatives successfully
• Communicate with store leadership and management prior to and during in-store visits
• Plan and execute impactful store events that meet brand standards

Education/Artistry

• Demonstrate a high level of makeup artistry skills with the ability to teach
• Support new starters throughout their induction and Westman 101 in collaboration with Counter Managers
• Support logistics of trainings and events including planning, execution, recap, and follow up
• Ability to develop others through hands-on demonstration, team selling, and coaching
• Assist clients with product knowledge, makeup applications, and purchases 
• Assist retailer with ad hoc brand collaboration opportunities

Additional

• Follow brand budget guidelines and utilize tools for tracking budgets
• Transport, set up, and tear down event kits/supplies/collateral
• Ensuring VM standards are kept to a high standard, ensuring to follow up as and where needed for swift resolution
• Support Sales & Education Manager and Senior Manager of Training & Events in ad hoc duties

 Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in Sales and Education; management experience preferred
• Team player with a positive outlook
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Passionate about clean beauty
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Makeup artistry skills with the ability to connect artistry and education to sales
• Flexible schedule and available to work weekends
• Ability to travel throughout the region for events, trainings and store visits
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, work collaboratively and build positive/effective business partnerships
• Ability to work independently
• Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PPT and proficient in Google Drive preferred