HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Global Artistry Trainer
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.
We are seeking an individual with a strong retail selling background, public speaking experience, refined artistry skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire others. Previous luxury beauty experience is required.
WHAT YOU DO:
- Educate Account Executives and Freelance team on product knowledge, artistry, and selling techniques to achieve sales goals.
- Partner with Vice President of Artistry and Training to develop successful in-store events.
- Spend time in store to reinforce product knowledge, sales techniques and clientele systems.
- Partner with Account Executives to plan store events, new product knowledge, artistry skills and recruitment.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the brand, planning and appearing at in-store events including press events.
- Work with Counter Managers and Store Leadership to implement strategies to drive the business at each point of sale.
- Build solid relationships with internal teams, retailers including counter staff and cast members.
- Represent brand at new store openings and store events.
- Assist in the development of training materials to meet local market needs.
- Achieve personal sales goals during global store events.
- Present on stage at Nordstrom trend shows.
- Conduct masterclasses worldwide and adapt artistry skills to audience.
- High energy and outstanding ability to sell and communicate.
- Collaborate with global teams and demonstrate adaptability to any situation.
- Able to take feedback and pivot to Hourglass artistry and point of view.
- Leadership skills and lead by example mindset.
- Travel internationally as needed.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:
- You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty and how to build a business
- RESULTS - ORIENTED: You are a strong seller. You have a bias for action
- INSPIRATIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST: You are a great makeup artist that has a proven track record in coaching to deliver high performance results and is able to connect artistry and selling.
- You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
- You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person and collaborate well with others.
- You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 6 years industry cosmetics background; in store experience is required
- Exceptional artistry and selling skills
- Must have exceptional training and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel internationally and work weekends as necessary
The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $115,000.00. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
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