Regional Education and Sales Manager: Western Canada

Job summary

Lead strategic initiatives to increase brand presence and drive growth across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Manage distributor operations, provide technical education to professionals, and collaborate with sales consultants to acquire new salon accounts.

Job details

Our Company Oligo Professionnel stands as a premier beauty brand, specializing in the creation of high-end hair care products sold in hair salons across North America. Our dynamic atmosphere thrives on a fast-paced ethos, defined by a culture with passion, drive, unwavering commitment to excellence, and a strong sense of accountability. If you are driven by a passion for quality and beauty, this opportunity awaits your expertise and dedication. Position Summary The Regional Education and Sales Manager will lead Oligo Professionnel's strategic initiatives to increase brand presence across multiple Provinces (AB,SK,MB). With a dual reporting structure to both Director of Education and Director of Sales, this pivotal role entails driving sustained growth and expanding market presence for the Oligo Professionnel brand within the given territory. Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Education • Manage 2-3 distributors operations across key territories ensuring effective communication and support. • Provide comprehensive educational support to our distributors, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources to excel. • Lead educational initiatives (PK & Technical classes) within targeted markets, ensuring professionals have access to top-tier education. • Build and maintain strong ties with distributor partners and individual salons. • Planning of education calendar for distributors and top accounts. • Play a pivotal role in supporting various education activities such as artistic classes, trade shows, and events, amplifying our brand's presence and impact. • Manage, train, and support the local Technical Advisor team offering guidance and coaching to enhance their effectiveness. • Undertake any other relevant tasks as needed to contribute to the overall success of our educational initiatives. Sales • Collaborate closely with distributor sales consultants strategically targeting sales opportunities and salon acquisitions within designated markets, maximizing our presence and potential revenue. • Facilitate distributor sales meetings • Provide comprehensive training to distributor sales consultants, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively represent our brand. • Implement targeted sales initiatives and tracking of results for each distributor. • Conduct ongoing strategic meetings with distributors to align on goals and objectives. • Undertake any other pertinent tasks essential to supporting our distributor network and achieving our sales objectives. • Cultivate meaningful relationships with key loyalty accounts by delivering tailored experiences and ensuring consistent value and proactive account management. Education and Experience: • Valid Cosmetology license required. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, an asset. • At least 5 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. • Sales experience in professional hair care, preferably in hair colour. Skills & Competencies: • Fluency in English (Spoken, read, and written). • Ability to work with MS Office suites (Excel and PowerPoint). • Ability to develop and execute sales strategies. • Ability to facilitate hands-on classes. • Ability to work flexible hours during peak periods. • Willingness to travel regularly. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. • Leadership skills with experience in developing and motivating teams. • Must be result-oriented and organized. • Demonstrates leadership and can motivate other individuals. • Financial acumen to build sales forecasts and track results. • Strong project management skills with attention to detail.

What you’ll do

Lead strategic initiatives to increase brand presence and drive growth across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Manage distributor operations, provide technical education to professionals, and collaborate with sales consultants to acquire new salon accounts.

Requirements

Requires a valid Cosmetology license and at least 5 years of experience in the professional beauty industry, specifically in hair care and color sales. A bachelor's degree is considered an asset, along with the ability to travel regularly and facilitate hands-on training.

Listed skills

• Account Management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sales Strategy
• Educational Facilitation
• Distributor Management
• Team Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Project Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Account Management
• MS Office
• Sales Forecasting
• Coaching

Job areas

• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Retail
• Manufacturing