Portland Sales & Education Specialist

Sales & Education Specialist

tarte is the pioneer of high-performance naturals & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

tarte cosmetics is seeking an experienced Sales & Education specialist to drive the brand's success at the store level. This position works at designated stores with the primary responsibility of interacting with store employees & clients. Sales & Education specialists represent tarte's mission statement, educate on tarte products, and generate sales, while providing in-store brand support to achieve sales goals. The ideal candidate must enjoy the retail environment, have a passion for people & service, & have experience in retail, specifically with beauty. The candidate must be a self-starter with strong selling skills & the ability to pull, consult & build a sale while adhering to retailer guidelines & standards.

Responsibilities:

• Report to designated stores every day
• Achieve targeted sales goals for assigned stores
• Coordinate & schedule in-store sales support, events & education initiatives
• Act as primary day-to-day brand contact for designated stores
• Educate Sephora/ULTA/Macy's with a focus on product knowledge, artistry & selling skills
• Partner with store teams to plan in-store events & education initiatives to drive sales & increase brand awareness
• Evaluate each store's sales results
• Build & develop strong relationships with retailer partners at store level
• Review & update in-store visual merchandising

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of retail sales experience in open-sell environment - experience in Sephora or Ulta highly preferred
• Demonstrated skills in communication, selling, product knowledge, events, artistry & education
• Ability to take strategic direction based on sales analysis
• Memorable, positive, professional & enthusiastic presence
• Self-motivated, committed & goal-oriented individual
• Multi-store visit calendar booking & management ability
• Flexibility with work hours - weekends & evenings required
• Ability to travel within local region as required

Our Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, & more!
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.