Assistant Business Manager - Kylie

ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER - KYLIE

SELFRIDGES, TRAFFORD CENTRE

FULL TIME, 37.5 HOURS A WEEK

Coty is one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skin care and body care. COTY is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. COTY's products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. COTY and its brands are committed to range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.

ROLE SUMMARY

The assistant manager will be responsible for supporting the Business Manager to deliver an overall sales objective as well as ensuring excellence of execution for their account. Assisting in managing and motivating their team. This role requires the individual to represent the Business Manager when they are not in store. The individual should have a strong sales background and proven experience in beauty with a high level of make-up artistry.

BENEFITS ON OFFER

• Online and on-site staff shop (up to 75% off RRP).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday.
• Pension Scheme, with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment)
• Income Protection Plan.
• Life Assurance Program (8x your salary).
• 6 months paid gender-neutral parental leave (after 1 year of service).
• Gym discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (taxable benefit).

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIOURS

• Lives beauty - Deep understanding for the industry and luxury brands
• Owns and drives business if it was their own.
• Is a master of knowledge on the business and the store
• Provides quality Actionable Insight to area manager
• Establish and maintain strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Executional excellence - Uncompromising focus on standards, attention to detail and protecting brand equity
• Relentless and tenacious - a true salesperson
• Share and re-apply - Willing to learn from others and share success

• Collaborates easily with others and adapts to different working styles
• Able to effectively listen, influence and persuade
• Maximizes time and manages team productively
• Adapts to changing priorities as needed, is flexible and accountable
• Empowered to use initiative
• Is resilient and adapts to new challenges
• Actively takes charge of self-development and performance growth
• Proven experience in beauty with a high level of make-up artistry

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sales and Customer Service

• Support BM to coach and motivate the team to achieve monthly sales targets
• Maintain company KPIs
• Support BM to fairly manage distribution of targets to team, daily, weekly, monthly
• Deliver Coty's customer service ceremony with every customer
• Build relationships with customers to influence and sell
• Consistently upsell
• Perform Make-Up and skin consultations to drive sales and brand loyalty

Excellence of Execution

• Lead by example be a brand ambassador, protecting the equity for Coty brands
• Keep updated on and encourage team to We Live Beauty and mandatory Coty Academy
• Be fully aware of all company and retailer initiatives relevant to your account
• Follow all company merchandising guidelines on both permanent and promotional space
• Accurately complete month end, payroll & feedback within set guidelines and time limits
• Commercial awareness - Coty business performance, competitor activity and market share
• Plan and execute customer eventing ensuring brand equity
• Adhere to Company uniform and grooming guidelines and ensure the team do so
• Work within the retailer Code of Conduct guidelines and KPIs always
• Escalate any issues to Area Manager

Team working

• Support the BM in developing the team. Escalating any issues to the AM.
• Strong working relationships with the Coty in store team
• Manage and welcome agency staff as part of the team
• Develop effective working relationship with mobile consultants
• Grow networks with the wider Coty team within your area
• Maintain excellent communication with the Area Manager
• Develop and maintain relationships with retailer staff and management
• Be available for ad-hoc mentoring new managers to the business

Technical Processes

• Use of ipad for email, reporting and VM guidelines
• Control of ipad and Coty passwords for self and team
• Use of Coty systems and online documents. Ensure use by the team.