Account Specialist - Target

Position Summary

e.l.f. Beauty is looking for a motivated, collaborative, Account Specialist to join our dynamic, high-growth company. Reporting to the Associate Director of Sales, this position is based in a remote office or the New York Office.

The Account Specialist will assist Account Managers with bringing e.l.f. Cosmetics and Well People to life at Target.  The role supports all customer management functions and assists in the day-to-day customer relations, customer promotional planning, in-store activations, assortment planning and more.

The ideal candidate is someone who embraces e.l.f.’s dynamic culture of executing with speed and quality to drive solutions. S/he needs to be a self-starter bringing at least 2-4+ years of Target related sales experience. The ideal hire will be someone who has demonstrable skills working effectively with both internal and external cross-functional partners while thriving in an entrepreneurial environment comfortable with collaboration across all parts of the business. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a high level of attention to detail/be detail oriented.

Responsibilities:

- General administration support requests

- Sample Management

- Ensure all customer requests for information are met in a timely manner

- Collaborate with all other members of the Sales team

- Establish and maintain effective relationships with decision-makers

- Build and maintain relationships with customers

- Provide administrative, clerical and customer support services

- Support Account Manager(s) to ensure smooth sales operations

- Sales reporting analysis to understand what’s working/not in assortment, tracking of new items, and displays performance

- Assortment and Planogram work

- In-Store merchandising updates

- Item maintenance with retailers, including system updates (pricing, dimensions, etc.) and dotcom updates (product names, asset updates, etc.)

- Monitor competitive brand launches and events

Requirements:

- 2-4 years sales experience with Target

- Self-motivated, goal oriented, desire to deliver results

- Fast learner, quick thinker

- Strong planning and organizational skills

- Effective communication skills

- Strong computer and analytical skills (specifically Microsoft Office Excel and Powerpoint)

- Strong relationship-building skills

- Team-oriented, responsive, passion to succeed

- College or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or similar major

- Strong attention to detail and time management skills

- Ability to work in a team or independently

- Demonstrates initiative, not afraid to troubleshoot on their own

- Passion for beauty