Estee Lauder - Account Manager / Counter Leader - Pearl Chemist - 30 Hours
Job Summary
The Account Manager is responsible for supporting their Brand in for supporting the Brand in driving sales turnover and market share through consistently remaining consumer focused;
They are accountable for achieving this by;
- reflecting a credible and professional Brand image to all internal and external consumers at all times
- maximising sales through selling, providing excellent service and retail standards
- contributing to efficiencies through adhering to store / Brand / / Company Procedures and guidelines.
Sales and Service
Understand daily / weekly targetsEnsure personal awareness of all additional sales avenues i.e. eventing, Omni and digital channels, etc.Keep up to date with competitor activities and missed opportunitiesEffectively social media, leveraging opportunities to drive the business, protect and enhance the Brand image.Deliver the Brand Strategy, ensuring the delivery of an effective local planPlan and implement local marketing & events initiatives, aligned to Retailer activity.Deliver excellence in execution of service by ensuring measures are in place to continually and visibly improve service levels, creating a zero consumer complaints mind-set and a surprise and delight cultureBe an Ambassador for the Brand – lead the way to ensure Brand values are represented and bought to life.Ensure all refunds and complaints are managed in line with Company guidelines and to a mutually satisfactory conclusion, informing / consulting with the Area Manager where appropriateUse digital tools to ensure knowledge is kept up to dateDeliver a consumer recruitment and retention strategy to grow a loyal consumer base.Develop up to date knowledge of product in order to ensure we deliver an industry leading experience and the product meets the consumer’s needs.Operations
Plan to ensure the delivery of excellent standards at all times (product, housekeeping, displays, messaging, pricing)Review retail standards on a daily basis ensuring they are maintained to the required standardEnsure deliveries, stock movements and associated administration are completed within agreed Company timeframesEnsure that all auditable processes and administration are actioned to Company guidelines and take corrective action in highlighted areas of riskEnsure all information requests are fulfilled accurately, within deadlines setMinimise stock loss by ensuring all Company Security Policies and Procedures are implemented correctly and followedCreate and maintain a safe working environment for consumers ensuring that Company and Retailer Policies and Procedures are adhered toEnsures that all health & safety responsibilities and all areas of operational activity achieve a minimum overall grading of ‘Acceptable’ during audits.Commerciality
Manage daily replenishment, taking appropriate action where necessaryMaximise sales performance by utilising all commercial reports before making commercial decisionsPlan and deliver the visual merchandising layout, ensuring it is completed to guidelines and within agreed timescalesIdentify stock package issues, and take corrective action, informing the Area Manager when out of direct controlEffectively manage all promotions and discounts ensuring they are actioned in line with Company guidelinesIdentify trends and make suggestions to enhance product performanceQualifications
Essential
Experience in a fast-paced retail and / or consumer facing environmentAbility to drive self-developmentCommercial understanding and awareness of industryEffective communication, organisation and prioritisation skillsJob : Retail - Store
Primary Location : Europe, Middle East, Africa-GB-ENG-Cobham
Job Type : Standard
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Variable
Job Number : 2412373
Estee Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.