Brand Specialist - Salt Lake City, UT

As a Brand Specialist at Beauty Barrage, your primary responsibilities include achieving sales goals for your assigned brands, representing these brands within retail locations, building relationships with store teams, and ensuring product merchandising is up to company standards. Additionally, you will be tasked with educating and training store staff, executing product demonstrations, and providing feedback through surveys to help improve brand presence in stores.

To qualify for the Brand Specialist role at Beauty Barrage, you should have at least two years of experience in beauty retail. A strong passion for the beauty industry and a solid understanding of in-store retail environments are crucial. Furthermore, you should possess good interpersonal skills to influence others, be a team player, and be available to work weekends. Candidates must own a vehicle for transportation in the designated area.

The work schedule for the Brand Specialist position at Beauty Barrage is part-time and varies from month to month based on the needs of the brands you represent and the territories you cover. Flexibility is key, as some weekends and fluctuating hours are required, offering an exciting and diverse work environment every month.

As a Brand Specialist at Beauty Barrage, you can expect competitive pay in the range of $23 to $25 an hour, depending on your skills and experience. Beyond hourly pay, you will also accrue paid time off (PTO), have access to health insurance when applicable, and benefit from full scheduling support, brand founder appearances, and elevated training in products.

Beauty Barrage holds strong core values such as an obsession with success, enjoying the work, continuous evolution, supporting each other, and doing the right thing. We encourage our Brand Specialists to embrace the chaos of the beauty industry while being part of a supportive and accountable team dedicated to both personal and professional growth.

To build strong relationships with store teams, I would focus on open communication, understanding their needs, and being a reliable and supportive presence. I would also visualize the long-term success of the brand within their store and actively seek feedback to foster collaboration.

In my previous role, I set specific monthly targets and regularly tracked my progress. I used promotional events and engaging in-store demonstrations to draw consumer interest, which ultimately led to exceeding our sales projections consistently.

My passion for the beauty industry stems from the opportunity it provides to empower people through self-expression. It’s exciting to be part of a dynamic field that fosters creativity and innovation while directly influencing customers' experiences with our products.

I view feedback as an invaluable part of growth. I would listen attentively, ask questions for clarity, and express appreciation for the insights shared. This not only builds trust but also enhances future interactions and supports continuous improvement.

To effectively educate store staff about our brand products, I would prioritize interactive training sessions where staff can engage with products firsthand. I would also prepare comprehensive materials and encourage questions to create a two-way learning experience.

I regularly follow industry blogs, attend beauty expos, and partake in product training sessions to stay engaged. Networking with other professionals in the industry also gives me insight into emerging trends and innovations.

In retail, I faced a situation where stock was unexpectedly low, affecting our sales goals. I quickly communicated with management to manage expectations and reallocated winning products to drive sales in-store effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.

To ensure product merchandising meets company standards, I conduct regular audits and reference merchandising guidelines. I make adjustments immediately where needed and proactively communicate with store leaders about maintaining visual standards.

A successful Brand Specialist possesses strong communication skills, an ability to build genuine relationships, and a passion for the beauty industry. They should be adaptable and proactive, able to work under fluctuating conditions while remaining focused on achieving sales targets.

I would demonstrate a brand's value by sharing its unique features, benefits, and storytelling. Engaging customers through interactive product demonstrations and personalizing the conversation according to their needs can lead to a deeper connection and positive shopping experience.