AVEDA Institutes and Neill Corporation Hiring for Outside Sales Representative at Hammond, AL Full Time

Neill is an exclusive distributor for AVEDA™ in seven states in the Southeast. Our mission is to create an environment where people can meet their full potential understanding that results and relationships matter most.

Neill Corporation is looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Salon Development Partner Outside Sales, for our Gulf Coast Region, including Mobile, AL, Montgomery, AL, Fairhope, AL, Auburn, AL, Dothan, AL, Hattiesburg MS, and Biloxi, MS.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and grow the Aveda salon network in a geographic territory, honoring the Aveda brand guidelines
• Grow the business of existing Aveda salon customers by providing business solutions and enrolling the team in Aveda Education
• Identify and open new Aveda salons that fit with Aveda’s brand and the existing network
• Model and coach salon teams on retailing best practices to support Aveda product sell through
• Create and execute compelling solutions presentations to customers that demonstrate solid business acumen and a strong understanding of product assortment and marketing programs
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of salon business building programs
• Enroll salon teams in education offerings to drive sales results
• Promote Aveda Institute student placement within salons to support staffing and recruiting needs
• Use sales tools such as SalesForce and other proprietary sales tools to understand account base and prioritize activities
• Willing to travel within assigned territory including sales meetings and regional events, may include weekends

General:

• Work in accordance with the Aveda Mission Statement; adhere to company policies and procedures
• Manage expenses within fiscal guidelines

Qualifications:

• Have a passion for Aveda products and the beauty industry
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant combination of education and experience will be considered
• Three years sales experience and/or salon management
• Strong communication skills, ability to deliver persuasive presentations, as well as the ability to create strong, lasting relationships
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive revenue at the account level as well as across the entire territory
• Self-starter, with strong energy, enthusiasm, and sales orientation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, growing business
• Ability to understand financial and sales s
• Computer proficiency, mobile first proficiency, business writing and communication skills
• Extensive travel
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time standing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license & proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to transport own luggage when necessary

Work Location: On the road