Brand Specialist - Northborough, MA

As a Brand Specialist at Beauty Barrage, your primary responsibilities include achieving sales goals for assigned brands, representing those brands in various retailers, educating and training store staff, executing interactive product demonstrations, and ensuring that product merchandising meets company standards. You'll also be expected to cultivate strong relationships with store teams to enhance brand visibility and drive sales.

To become a Brand Specialist at Beauty Barrage, you need a minimum of 2 years of beauty retail experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate others. A passion for the beauty industry and familiarity with the retail environment are essential. Candidates must also be flexible to work on weekends and own a vehicle for travel within their territory.

The work schedule for a Brand Specialist at Beauty Barrage is part-time and fluctuates monthly based on the brands' needs. This means that your hours may vary, providing flexibility. However, it's important to be available on weekends, as this is when much of the interaction with store teams and customers occurs.

Beauty Barrage offers a competitive pay range of $23 - $25 an hour, accrued PTO, health insurance (when applicable), and full scheduling support. Employees also have the opportunity to receive elevated product education and training, attend brand founder appearances, and work with multiple brands and retailers across different beauty categories.

At Beauty Barrage, we are committed to creating career paths for our Brand Specialists. The company prides itself on its supportive culture and offers many professional growth opportunities, allowing you to evolve with us as we grow. Our core values encourage continuous learning, development, and a shared sense of accomplishment which can lead to a fulfilling career in the beauty industry.

In your response, highlight your relevant experiences, emphasizing both your knowledge of the beauty industry and hands-on skills acquired in previous roles. Discuss specific achievements that demonstrate your passion for beauty and enhanced sales performance.

Your answer should reflect your interpersonal skills and your strategy for establishing trust and rapport. Mention your ability to actively listen, offer support, and communicate effectively to foster strong, collaborative relationships.

Explain how you adapt to changing circumstances and responsibilities. Provide examples of past experiences where you successfully adjusted your approach to meet sales targets, emphasizing a results-driven mindset.

Discuss your methodology for product education, including techniques like training sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and using engaging materials. Highlight the importance of passionate storytelling in making a product memorable for staff.

Share a specific anecdote that illustrates your ability to leave a positive impression through exceptional service, product knowledge, or building rapport. Focus on the result of your actions and how it benefited the brand.

Your answer should outline your understanding of merchandising principles, including visual appeal, accessibility, and alignment with brand standards. Discuss methods you use to assess and optimize merchandising layouts.

Talk about your research process and how you familiarize yourself with the brand's values, products, and marketing materials. Stress the importance of being knowledgeable and prepared to address customer and staff questions.

Articulate your passion for beauty and how it fuels your drive to excel in sales and brand representation. Share personal experiences or influences that inspire you to make an impact in the industry.

Elaborate on your flexibility and understanding that each retail environment is unique. Discuss strategies for adapting your communication style and approach to fit various store cultures and customer demographics.

Express your interest in Beauty Barrage's team-oriented culture and their commitment to growth. Highlight how their core values align with your personal and professional goals, making you a perfect fit for the brand.