Brand Market Specialist - New Bern, NC

As a Brand Market Specialist at Beauty Barrage, your key responsibilities include achieving sales goals for assigned brands, representing the brands to drive sales and awareness, building strong relationships with store teams, and educating staff on product knowledge. You will also be responsible for executing interactive product demonstrations, ensuring proper product merchandising, and providing feedback through surveys.

To apply for the Brand Market Specialist position at Beauty Barrage, you should have prior beauty retail experience and a genuine passion for the beauty industry. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others are essential, as is the ability to travel within your territory. A polished and professional appearance is required, along with the ability to lift and move items up to 40 pounds.

The Brand Market Specialist role at Beauty Barrage offers a flexible work schedule, typically ranging from 0 to 20 hours per month. Since this is a seasonal position, your hours may vary based on brand and retailer needs, allowing you to balance this job with other commitments.

Beauty Barrage offers competitive pay of $30 an hour, the opportunity to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO), and full scheduling support to assist with your working hours. Additionally, Brand Market Specialists can participate in brand founder appearances, receive elevated product education and training, and explore growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.

Yes, Beauty Barrage is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We proudly create career opportunities for all individuals.

To excel as a Brand Market Specialist, essential qualities include strong interpersonal skills, a deep passion for the beauty industry, the ability to influence and motivate others, and excellent communication skills. Highlight how your experiences reflect these qualities to impress your interviewers.

When training store staff about a new beauty product, I would first gather comprehensive product knowledge to share effectively. I would create engaging training sessions that include interactive demonstrations. It’s important to be approachable and facilitate a two-way conversation, allowing staff to ask questions and share their feedback.

In discussing a time I achieved a sales goal, I would provide a specific example that details the situation and actions I took, highlighting strategies such as relationship-building with customers, personalized service, or targeted promotions that helped reach and exceed that goal.

Creating brand awareness in a retail environment involves several strategies, including engaging product demonstrations, eye-catching merchandising, effective collaboration with store teams, and utilizing social media to enhance visibility. Articulating how I can implement these strategies will showcase my innovative thinking.

Staying updated with trends in the beauty industry involves subscribing to beauty magazines, following influential beauty blogs, attending online webinars, and participating in industry events whenever possible. Sharing my methods demonstrates that I am proactive about maintaining my industry knowledge.

What I enjoy most about working in beauty retail is the opportunity to connect with customers and help them discover products that enhance their confidence and lifestyle. I find it fulfilling to be a part of their beauty journey, which brings energy and inspiration to my work.

If I encounter resistance from a store team member, I would first seek to understand their perspective, building rapport and trust. I would engage in open communication, presenting how my role benefits their work and the overall sales goals of the store. Patience and empathy are key in converting resistance into collaboration.

I provide constructive feedback after store visits through well-structured surveys and follow-up discussions with team leaders. I ensure my feedback is specific and focuses on both achievements and areas for improvement, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

In my interview, I would express my enthusiasm for Beauty Barrage’s commitment to excellence and its rapid growth in the beauty sector. By emphasizing the company’s values and culture, I can demonstrate that I align with the organization’s mission and see a future where I can contribute to its success.

A significant challenge in beauty sales can be competition from other brands. To overcome this, I would focus on personalized customer engagement, delivering compelling product knowledge, and highlighting unique selling propositions of the brands I represent to stand out and drive sales effectively.