What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Ambassador position at amika?
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 Madison, WI 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:
- COVID-19 Vaccination required
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