Make Up For Ever Market Specialist

About Make Up For Ever

Founded in Paris in 1984 by artist and educator Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever is a professional beauty house renowned for high-performance formulas, creative freedom, and close ties to the worlds of stage, fashion, and cinema. As an employer, the brand cultivates an environment where artistry, technical excellence, and inclusivity meet, empowering teams to innovate for both professionals and beauty enthusiasts worldwide. With its Parisian heritage and global reach, Make Up For Ever offers talents the opportunity to contribute to a bold, expert-led culture that values education, diversity, collaboration, and the transformative power of makeup.

Role & Responsibilities

• Achieve regional sales objectives through consumer engagement and conversion optimization
• Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for assigned territory and Sephora locations
• Coach Beauty Advisors to strengthen selling techniques and brand advocacy
• Conduct comprehensive brand trainings covering product knowledge, service delivery, and artistry techniques
• Oversee gondola management including inventory monitoring, visual merchandising, and stock replenishment
• Create and execute in-store promotional events in partnership with Sephora management
• Provide weekly performance reports, productivity metrics, and field insights to Regional Manager
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Sephora store teams to foster brand loyalty
• Manage Sephora Happening Now system for accurate in-store event scheduling and bookings
• Monitor Assortment Cycle Count (ACCR) reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Conduct monthly administrative reporting on sales, training completion, and performance trackers

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of field sales, retail management, or leadership experience in the cosmetics industry
• Sephora retail environment experience preferred
• Proficiency in makeup application and beauty artistry fundamentals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
• Deep knowledge of retail market dynamics and current beauty trends
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop retail staff toward performance goals
• Valid driver's license with current proof of insurance
• Physical capability to handle product boxes and work comfortably in fragrance-rich environments

Skills

Experience

Minimum two years of field sales, leadership, or retail management experience, preferably within the cosmetics industry. Sephora retail environment exposure is strongly preferred.

Education

No formal education requirement specified; practical experience in cosmetics retail and sales leadership is prioritized.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,000 to USD 65,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans; 401(k) match; Employee Assistance Program; Employee discount and makeup allowance; Tuition reimbursement; Pet Insurance; Work from Home equipment stipend; Competitive annual bonus potential; Growth and development opportunities within the LVMH group

Culture

Make Up For Ever fosters a dynamic, artistry-led culture where creativity, technical excellence, and education are central to the employee experience. As a brand rooted in the professional makeup community, it offers an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, share expertise, and bring bold beauty visions to life.

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