Account Manager, DSO

Position Title: DSO Account Manager

Location: Boston/Providence

Reports to: DSO Senior Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Scope / Brands: USA/Wella Brands Sebastian Nioxin Briogeo ghd and OPI

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

TogetherWEenable individuals to look feel and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the worlds leading beauty companies comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals Clairol OPI Nioxin and ghd. With 6000 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.

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THE ROLE

At Wella we want to be the best industry partner to salons. The DSO Account Manager forBoston/Providence will primarily focus on gaining new Mid to Top Tier Hair Salons leveraging the Wella Color Portfolio and retail lines while maintaining and growing current Wella customers.

Overall the role will focus on growing the Wella market share within the defined territory by increasing the penetration of the full portfolio of Wella brands including Wella Sebastian Nioxin Briogeo ghd and OPI.

Success will be achieved through a highly disciplined journey planning visiting a combination of existing and prospect accounts daily (an average of 10 calls minimum per day).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver monthly/quarterly/yearly sales targets in terms of overall territory turnover number of buying accounts and specific brands/innovations/initiatives turnover
• Target profile and work to convert key prospective salons and spas into customers

• Strategically and tactically develop a strong and profitable business partnership with 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

EXPERIENCE

• Self-starter and ability to work independently with clear focus on deliverables
• Accountable for the success of the territory even when not everything is under control; intensively driven & tenacious determined to get over the obstacles in the path of what need to do
• Owner mindset as if it was your name on the door as if it was your money being spent and your reputation on the line
• Always pushing for more and set higher braver targets but never at the expense of ethical behavior and safe ways of working
• Effective prospecting and sales skills (at least 12-15 months direct selling experience in field)
• Experience in using a consultative approach to business development
• Very organized and operating with high level of discipline
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree plus 3 years (or MBA plus 1 year) of business experience in professional Salon Industry Sales Category Management or Retail Management
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Digitally savvy
• Proficient in the following systems: Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. PowerBI experience preferred.
• 70% in field time including driving to salon/customer meetings
• Up to 20% overnight travel
• Able to travel via air for training and sales meetings at minimum 1-2 times per year
• Valid Drivers License

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race religion color national origin age genderdisability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact us at: strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills abilities experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location experience skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles pay Range: 105000 salary per year plus bonus. The range listed is just one component of Wella Companys total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay depending on the addition Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees including health insurance life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

NOTICES

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.
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