Job details
Salary from $90,000 a year job type full-time contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Retail / sales: 8 years (preferred)
Full job description
Bioeffect is an icelandic premium biotech skincare brand, founded by three icelandic scientists when they discovered, after over a decade of research, a way to produce plant-based egf (epidermal growth factor) in barleyThe skincare range is made from start to finish in iceland using pure natural resources.
Our mission is to use biotechnology to restore and maintain skin’s health and vitality with only the necessary ingredients that are clean, safe, and proven to be truly effectiveOur team of scientists are continually expanding their research of skin cells, growth factors and innovative ingredients in a quest to maximize the benefits of the bioeffect skincare range.
Bioeffect has established a strong foothold in the us market, both through its online sales and within the retail space.
Key responsibilities
Bioeffect is looking for a qualified retail director for the us market.
The primary responsibility of the retail director (rd) is to plan, organize and execute the next phases of bioeffect’s sales growth within the us retail market.
Responsibilities
The rd main responsibilities are to manage and grow existing and new retail accountsMaintain good relationships with key buyers and make sure the presentation of bioeffect products in store reflects the brand strategy.
The rd is the primary contact on behalf of the company to all existing retail partner
Initiation, communication and planning with retail partners, including but not limited to:
Developing, negotiating and closing agreements with new accounts
Developing sales plans, managing orders and other day-to-day services along with the companys operational support.
Organizing co-ops and in-store activities and promoting in – store sales through other measures
Training and brand guidance
Sourcing and overseeing freelance staffing
Marketing and pr activities support
Initiation and communication with third party local service providers, including but not limited to third party logistics and warehouse services and monitoring of stock
The rd is responsible for managing all beauty assistance / freelancers that bioeffect employs in the usThis includes maintaining an up and running in-store day-shift plan, in-store sales overview bonus system, sample & testers allocation and team meetings.
The company and rd acknowledge that it is not possible to define all future responsibilities and deliverables rd throughout the term of this agreementThese will be developed further over the contract period in close cooperation between company and the rd.
Qualifications
At least 8 to 10 years of channel/ trade/ retail marketing experience in beauty (skincare preferred)
Retail experience (neiman marcus, nordström, cosbar, med-channel a plus)
Strong leadership and management skills
Growth mindset that translates into a passion for the consumer
Quick-thinking, creative, hands-on, organized problem-solver
Strong project management, cross-functional communication & influencing skills
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills, including powerpoint
Have a desire to flourish in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial spirit
Love beauty, skincare, health & wellness!
Job types: full-time, contract
Salary: from $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Retail / sales: 8 years (preferred)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
