Sales & Education Executive - NYC

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, but not limited to leading their assigned market’s sales, education, and event strategy and execution. The region for this role covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester, and Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

Sales

• Accountable for achieving sales goals
• Record sales on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• 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
• Facilitate and support brand and retailer trainings and events – in-store, remote locations, and virtual
• 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

Additional

• Follow brand budget guidelines and utilize tools for tracking budgets.
• Manage gratis allocation including inventory, assembly, and distribution as needed
• Transport, set up, and tear down event kits/supplies/collateral
• Recruit, Hire, and Train Retail Staff in specific retailers
• Must be comfortable with frequent travel and significant driving within the region.
• Reliable transportation is required, as this role involves regular visits to retail locations, trainings, and events across multiple cities.

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in Sales and Education; Sephora / Nordstrom experience is a plus
• 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

Westman Atelier offers a holistic total compensation package designed to support employees in all aspects of life, including a robust suite of health benefits, wellness perks, 401k, and paid parental leave. The base salary for this position will range from $65,000 - $82,000. Exact compensation may vary based on job related skills, experience, and location.