Account Executive, Armani and Valentino - Ohio/Indiana

Account Executive - Armani/Valentino Location: Ohio/Indiana Division: L'Oreal Luxe Reports to: Regional Sales Manager Who We Are At the heart of our company lies a dedication to innovation and progress. In all markets where we operate, we're committed to fostering excellence, empowering talented individuals, and leading the way in various industries. Join L'Oreal: As the world's #1 beauty company, with a presence in over 150 markets, we are embarking on a transformative journey that embraces sustainability, digital innovation, and societal progress. We are dedicated to shaping the future of beauty by harnessing the power of technology, data, and science to tackle global challenges while staying true to our social and environmental commitments. We're proud to have earned recognition as industry leaders in: - Most Innovative Companies - Fast Company, 2023 - Top 5 - Most Attractive Companies Worldwide Among Business Students -Universum, 2023 - Top 25 World's Best Companies - TIME, 2023 - Top Companies for Executive Women - Seamount, 2023 - Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion - Disability Equal Index, 2023 With 86,000 dedicated employees spread across 150 countries, L'Oreal leads the global beauty industry and pioneers' beauty technology. Our portfolio comprises 36 international brands grouped into four divisions. For over a century, we've been committed to making beauty accessible to all, and our goal is to reach another billion consumers worldwide through innovation. Now, it's your moment to shine. If you are experienced, embrace challenges, value continuous learning, and want to create a positive impact, we invite you to join our diverse teams. Whether you're an industry veteran or a seasoned professional, we are always on the lookout for exceptional talents to contribute to our mission. In the L'Oreal Luxe Division, we create the very best of luxury beauty. Our division has an unrivalled portfolio of 23 aspirational brands (Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehl's, Lancome, Prada, and Urban Decay to name a few) and an incredibly talented team of 28k experts, making it perfectly equipped to meet the endless and all-encompassing demands of luxury consumers around the world. A Day in the Life What You Will Do: The Account Executive drives sales revenue to achieve year-over-year growth and exceed sales budget. Represents authority in the industry and influences retailer associates through sales, education, and artistry When in-store the Account Executive sells side by side with teams, educates on newness and core sku and develops relationships with store leadership. This would include, but would not be limited to, the following accountabilities: Requirements Required Competencies and Interpersonal Skills 3 + years in retail or service industry 3 + years of Beauty or retail management Strong interpersonal communication & empathy skills Must possess strong judgment skills Collaborative team player with a growth mindset Experience with Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, One Note & Teams. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities Sales Driven In-Store Activities: Drive financial results in store to maintain year-over-year growth and meet or exceed sales plan. Demonstrates solid understanding of sales, product knowledge and retail market to create & execute territory strategies that drive growth of retail sales, newness and core skus. Accelerate consumer conversion through education, artistry & coaching of retailer employees. Retention checking retailer associates after dedicated brand Daily Micro Training (DMT). Retention checking retailer employees after dedicated double dose or informal training with walk in gratis. Retailer staff is well-versed in brand messaging, differe