Brand Specialist - Hamptons, NY

As a Brand Specialist at Beauty Barrage in Hamptons, NY, your primary responsibilities will include achieving sales goals for assigned beauty brands, effectively representing these brands in various retailers, and building strong relationships with store teams. You will also be responsible for educating and training store staff on brand knowledge, executing engaging product demonstrations, ensuring product merchandising meets company standards, and providing valuable feedback through surveys.

To qualify for the Brand Specialist position at Beauty Barrage, you should have a minimum of 2 years of beauty retail experience, possess a strong passion for the industry, and be knowledgeable about the in-store retail environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to motivate others, and a polished and professional appearance are essential. Additionally, you must own a vehicle for travel and be available for weekend shifts.

Beauty Barrage is dedicated to nurturing its Brand Specialists with comprehensive support. This includes competitive pay, the opportunity to accrue PTO, access to health insurance when applicable, and full scheduling support. Moreover, you will benefit from elevated product education, training, and opportunities for growth within a company that's expanding at an impressive 111% year after year.

At Beauty Barrage, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive work culture. Our core values emphasize obsession with success, passion for our work, accountability, and collaboration. We celebrate every win, promote personal development, and ensure our team members feel valued and empowered to succeed in their roles. Being a women and minority-owned business, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members.

The Brand Specialist role at Beauty Barrage offers a fluctuating part-time schedule. Work hours will vary monthly based on the needs of the brands you represent and your willingness to travel within your territory. This flexibility makes it an ideal position for self-starters who appreciate a dynamic work environment.

Highlight specific roles and duties where you've directly engaged with customers, demonstrated products, and worked towards sales targets. Discuss how these experiences honed your communication skills and your ability to build relationships, particularly in a retail environment.

Mention your active following of beauty blogs, social media influencers, and trade publications. Discuss any relevant training or educational courses you've taken. This shows your dedication to continuous learning and passion for the industry.

Emphasize the importance of establishing trust and credibility. Describe your strategies for engaging with team members, including your approach to training and motivating staff, and how you would follow up to ensure continued enthusiasm for the brand.

Discuss your previous experience with sales strategies, including your methods for product placement, promotional events, and customer engagement tactics. Provide examples of successful sales initiatives you've previously executed.

Share a compelling story that highlights your ability to impart knowledge and enthusiasm about a product. Focus on your training methods, how you engaged the trainees, and what the outcomes were in terms of increased sales or customer satisfaction.

Talk about how you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Describe how you have previously taken feedback into account to improve your sales techniques and product knowledge.

Align your values with those of Beauty Barrage. Discuss how your passion for beauty, collaboration, and desire to succeed resonate with the company's core principles. Highlight your enthusiasm for being part of a growing, supportive community.

Share your strategies for prioritizing tasks, including schedule management and setting personal deadlines. Discuss any tools or apps you use to stay organized and maintain productivity while balancing varying responsibilities.

Provide a specific scenario where you overcame obstacles, whether it was a challenging client interaction or a last-minute change in plans. Focus on the result and what you learned from the experience.

Discuss specific actions you take, such as personalized follow-ups, ensuring staff feels knowledgeable and supported, and engaging customers effectively during demonstrations. Highlight the importance of creating a memorable experience.