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Gilberts, Il, Us

United States

Manage sales for professional beauty care products in North America by partnering with distribution of full-service sales teams and stores. Training sales consultants, store teams, business development, new door acquisitions, launch promotions and key account management for two professional beauty brands. Partner with key accounts and target markets to drive sales. Work with education team to meet territory needs. B:B sales, new door acquisition, leadership.

Culver City, California

Illinois And Michigan

Work with top Goldwell and KMS accounts in the IL and MI markets to grow their salon service and retail sales. Utilizing a strategic business plan to create promotions and incentive opportunties for stylists and clients. Partnering with an Education Manager to support the salons education needs for inspiration, motivation, along and foundations trainings.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Highest permance in hair color sales and growth in the nation for FY2010 Increased hair color sales by 8% for territory, meeting company goal.Hired and mentored 4 full time Color SpecialistsWorked with Color Specialists, Salon Development Partners and Directors of Salon Development to implement targeted strategies for hair color placement, growth and conversion to 100% exclusive in Aveda Hair Color. FY2010 led team to convert 22 salons to exclusive Aveda Hair Color useage - increasing our territory to 80% exclusive color.In conjunction with the marketing department developed strategies and programs to drive consumers to Aveda Hair Color SalonsEducated and mentored SDP's on Aveda Hair Color and Hair Spa Professional Scalp and Hair TreatmentsCoordinated hair color events to support accounts and with a special focus on new business salonsMet regularly with key account owners and new business accounts in increase hair color services in salons through education, support and programsIncreased Hair Spa sales to # 1 in the nation in growth and salesIncreased IL & WI 34%, surpassing all other territories.

Created and implemented hair color strategies to achieve hair color goalsIdentified target salons for placement and conversion to exclusive hair color useRecognized for "Aveda Best Practice" for "See the Light with Aveda Hair Color Event", shared best practice with other territoriesHired, trained and mentored hair color trainersAwarded for achievement of #1 hair color sales in the nation

Led and managed education department for technical hair classesBooked venues for events, caravans and in salon trainingDeveloped marketing pieces to promote education and eventsLaunched "In Salon Coach Program", recognized as "Aveda Best Practice" and presented program to Directors and Vice Presidents to launch nationallyHired and mentored hair cutting/styling and color trainersCreated strategy for educators and key accounts

Recruited and lead independent distributors for nutritional supplementsEducated and motivated distributorsHosted monthly trainings and opportunity meetings

Supported salons in the Chicago metro areaConverted salons to be exclusive Aveda concept statusMentored and directed education for Aveda Lifestyle Stores in ChicagoHosted Aveda consumer eventsAwarded "Aveda Account Executive of the Year"Awarded trip to Aveda Business of Being Conference, Aveda Spa Retreat, Osceola WI

Business Administration; Marketing Focus

Deans List 4.0 GPA

Sales Management And Development Certificate, Business