About the role
RETAIL SALES SPECIALIST, DEPARTMENT STORES
COTY PRESTIGE - CHICAGO
COTY is looking for smart leaders who are tenacious, passionate, and fearlessly kind.
Coty is looking for a Retail Sales Specialist (RSS) to join our team in Department Store Team. The RSS role is responsible for delivering daily retail sales goals, and educating, developing and guiding the Coty BA teams to deliver sales results.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Drive Retail Sales
- Achieve/exceed monthly, quarterly, seasonal, and annual retail sales plans
- Create memorable experiences for the customer by offering personalized service
- Develop and build strong relationships with retail partners
- Drive strong retail results during, visual weeks, new initiatives and promotions
- Track and record daily sales
Expectations
- Educating clients on the product portfolio and provide exceptional customer service daily.
- Merchandising excellence at counter and adhering to all hygiene and product presentation standards.
- Give feedback on customer preferences, competitive information and the execution of events.
- Build and maintain relationship with the retailer through clear communication and ambition towards achieving shared goals.
- Adhere to the uniform guidelines.
- Continual education and training to ensure optimal performance, brand product knowledge, and selling skills.
- Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to see candidates who have:
Essential:
- Preferred: 5 years of previous fragrance selling experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and sales events, based on company needs
- Experience managing a team of 6 or more
- Ability to manage and inspire teams
- Ability to pivot and be flexible based on needs of the business
- Leads by example
- An understanding of retail sales reports
Desirable:
- Outstanding selling skills
- Organizational and time management
- Relationship building
- Ability to set and achieve goals
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Macy’s experience a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.
ABOUT US
Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.
Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
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