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Business Development Manager - Professional Beauty

Wella Operations US LLC, Albany, NY, United States


Business Development Manager - Professional Beauty
Location: MA, US

Work Arrangement: Remote

About the Wella Company
Together we enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

The Role
The Business Development Manager Professional Beauty for the Downstate NY area will primarily focus on gaining new Mid to Top Tier hair Salons while providing sales and service to current Wella customers. Additionally, the role will focus on ensuring the growth of the full portfolio of Wella brands including Wella, Sebastian, Nioxin, OPI and ghd by developing and implementing Joint Business Plans that meet customer needs. The manager will develop and execute successful long term business building strategies, drive industry trends and meet or exceed assigned sales goals.

Key Responsibilities
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Target, profile, and work to convert key prospective salons and spas into customers

Strategically and tactically manage key Joint Business Planning priorities and develop a positive business relationship with salons, education personnel, and internal partners

Deliver new initiatives and promotions to maximize territory sales, focused on maximized sell in and sell through of salons

Accurately report and forecast the business which would include monthly sales, promotions, and initiatives

Effectively work with direct manager & cross-functional internal resources to plan and execute strategic plans with excellence

Qualifications

Self-starter and ability to work independently with clear focus on deliverables

Results oriented

Effective prospecting and account management skills

Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational/time management skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

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