Parental Leave Cover Sales & Events Coordinator - Houston

Welcome to the MILK MAKEUP FAM:

At Milk Makeup, we believe in good ingredients + epic payoff. We’re cruelty-free, paraben-free, and 100% vegan.

We were born at Milk, a creative studio in downtown New York City. Our community and culture have always been our inspiration.

We see personal style and experimentation as the ultimate form of self-expression. It’s not just about how you create your look; it’s what you do in it that matters.

LiveYourLook

Your VIBE:

• Naturally progressive: You’re curious and always thinking about how to improve your and your community’s future. You value a forward-thinking space that encourages you to move the needle and take risks.
• Confident but chill: You’re flexible and ready to get the job done, but you’re humble and make moves thoughtfully. You go after what you want, but always have your team and the greater good of the brand in mind.
• Rule breaker: You’re not afraid of the unknown. You’re down to disrupt the status quo and believe that an open mind is always a good place to start.
• Inclusive + mindful of community: You embrace differences and help foster a safe working environment for yourself and your peers.
• Champion of self-expression: You’re genuinely you. You live your look and want to grow with people who champion self-expression.

The Role:

As the Milk Makeup Sales & Events Coordinator you will be responsible for achieving (and exceeding) the planned retail sales goals in an assigned territory through sales support, as well as execution of special events. We are looking for a passionate brand advocate, beauty industry expert, and creative problem solver. The person should be strong in driving sales to help grow the business in their territory, planning and executing events within Sephora, and hyper-focused on building brand love and awareness through relationships.

This will cover from November to March (20 weeks).

How you’ll THRIVE

Retail Sales & Education:

• Responsible for meeting Territory Sales Goals on Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Basis
• In partnership with your manager, strategically schedule sales support, events and trainings to maximize in-store effectiveness following your store visit cadence.
• Plan and execute in store events
• Ensure brand image and operational standards are met
• Provide weekly recaps to your manager
• Drive brand recognition, awareness and loyalty by developing and maintaining relationships with Sephora leadership and BA’s
• Training Sephora BA’s on new launches
• Seeking out clients in store

Merchandising and Stock:

• Observe, investigate, and follow-up to ensure visual merchandising compliance for all in store fixtures such as maintaining optimized inventory levels, proper tester maintenance, gondola and fixture cleanliness.
• Ensure all necessary steps are taken to communicate and influence stock issues and follow up in a timely manner.
• Input OOS issues into the OOS Tracker weekly
• Input HLOL requests into the HLOL tracker weekly
• Successfully implement all in store merchandising programs; ensure the consistent implementation of on-time merchandising updates, uphold MILK Makeup’s image, identity and hygiene in accordance with MILK Makeup standards.

We would like YOU to have:

• Must have two or more years of experience in field sales, events, or training experience within the retail cosmetics field. Experience within Sephora is preferred.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to exhibit basic beauty make up skills.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to travel, drive, and maintain a valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance.
• Must be physically able to carry boxes of 40-60 lbs and work in a fragrance filled, cosmetic environment.
• Expectation to work up to 8 hours per day in store when scheduled (includes travel)
• Open availability and expected flexibility to work holidays and weekends based on business needs.