Account Manager - Americas, Kayali

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New York, NY
Senior level
Beauty • eCommerce • Software
The Role
The Account Manager will maintain and expand relationships with Sephora and other retailers, drive sales growth, manage pricing lists, analyze market trends, and provide updates to the management team regarding sales performance and strategies.
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Description

Who We Are: Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles. 

Our Mission: To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary: KAYALI is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our business relationship with Sephora and other retailers. Your strong experience and knowledge of Sephora's operations, product requirements, and customer preferences will be instrumental in achieving sales targets and fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute plans to achieve sales targets and maximize revenue opportunities; collaborate with Sephora's team to align strategies and drive sales growth
  • Serve as a point of contact between KAYALI and Sephora, building and nurturing a strong professional relationship
  • Responsible for coordinating and scheduling meetings with the internal team and Sephora
  • Manage internal and competitive pricing list for all product categories as part of a master product catalog, update with any new SKUs and or discontinued SKUs
  • Collate competitive reviews of newness launches to share with internal Sales team + global Marketing
  • Identify new opportunities and promotional initiatives to drive incremental sales
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activities, and consumer preferences to identify growth areas and propose innovative strategies
  • Stay updated on industry trends, new product launches, and emerging technologies to effectively communicate the value of our brands and products
  • Help develop and manage account forecasts, budgets, and sales projections
  • Monitor and analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and promotional activities to identify areas for improvement
  • Provide regular updates to the management team, highlighting sales achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations
  • Potential for additional ad-hoc Sales team requests
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in account management or sales roles within the beauty industry, ideally working with one of the retailers like Sephora
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders
  • In-depth knowledge of the beauty industry, including trends, competitors, and consumer preferences
  • Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM software
  • Strategic and adaptive; ability to efficiently anticipate, identify, and articulate problems in real-time
Benefits
  • Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty, Wishful, and Kayali products
  • Quarterly product gifting

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

The Company
Dubai
864 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Here at Huda Beauty, our Mission is to create a world of beauty where everyone is celebrated, so that we can inspire you to find your magic! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands.

As a company, we’re fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

“ I have been a blogger, I have created social content, I have worked as a makeup artist, I have worked with manufacturers to create products in the lab, and I am the face of a brand. My experience in the industry has allowed me to really appreciate and understand the industry and look at it from different angles.” – Huda Kattan, Founder and Chairwoman.

If you would like to join our Huda Beauty family, please find our live vacancies on our Jobs page.

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