I am a highly motivated and driven Professional with extensive experience working as a training manager and brand ambassador for Elizabeth Arden/Revlon. Led, coached and trained a team of 10 direct reports for retail success. I launched various new products, oversaw merchandising to drive sales. Focused on customer experience and satisfaction as well as employee engagement. Carried out train the trainer sessions to deliver engaging sessions virtually and also to navigate an on-line platform. Co-designed 3 new services introducing a ‘no touch’ virtual customer experience.
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Skincare TrainerPharmed Ireland -
Skincare TrainerPharmed Ireland Mar 2022 - PresentMullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland -
Area Manager - IrelandElizabeth Arden May 2021 - Mar 2022Ireland -
Training Manager Uk IrelandElizabeth Arden Mar 2008 - Dec 2020Dublin• Developed key relationships across multiple departments including retail and operations manager, marketing teams, area trainers and managers to establish training needs and training delivery plan.• Delivered train the trainer workshops, cascading best practice approach in a retail environment, driving a best-in-class ambassador culture, to increase performance and achieve KPI's.• Facilitated and led quarterly classroom on boarding training for beauty consultants, delivered training workshops for the field team, showcasing New Product Development – NPD and services, creating excitement and product awareness to increase revenue. • Planned, coordinated and hosted a 2-day annual training conference to deliver seasonal training to 500 delegates, increasing knowledge and capability for products and tools. • Conducted store visits, reviewing visual expectations and customer experience and performance results, ensuring brand excellence in stores at all times - counters, displays, service, hygiene and grooming. Provided feedback and recommended improvements. • Collaborated with the training team to develop the strategy to impact and improve areas of opportunity, ensuring beauty consultants are productive and achieving target.• Coached and mentored trainers to overcome challenges and obstacles, providing development plans and techniques to address performance issues.• Participated in sales and marketing meetings, providing feedback on brand successes, good news stories and events, including training plan updates, issues and opportunities. • Worked with retail managers and customer facing employees, to deliver product knowledge and key benefits to customers, increasing sales and repeat purchases. -
Event Coordinator/Retail Development ConsultantElizabeth Arden Sep 2004 - Mar 2008Ireland• Organized events in the various stores around Ireland showcasing products for the public.• Planned all the logistics including diary management invitations, food & drink, accommodation and set up.• Collaborated with Brown Thomas to showcase products as part of a fashion show.• Collaborated with pharmacies to run various charity events.
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Gillian Macmahon works for Pharmed Ireland
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Gillian Macmahon attended Ulster University.
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