Make Up For Ever Sales & Education Executive

About Make Up For Ever

MAKE UP FOR EVER is a professional-driven cosmetics maison renowned for its high-performance makeup and close collaboration with artists. As a subsidiary of LVMH, the brand combines artisanal creativity and technical innovation to serve both professionals and consumers, fostering an inclusive, artistry-led environment for employees within a global luxury group.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategies to achieve sales targets and grow revenue across the assigned NJ/PA territory.
• Cultivate and maintain enduring relationships with Sephora and Sephora Beauty Advisors to maximise brand presence and sales.
• Deliver product demonstrations, consultations and client visits that convert and deepen customer engagement.
• Lead, mentor and develop Market Specialists and Selling Specialists; recruit, coach and manage team performance and travel.
• Oversee gondola inventory and visual merchandising; resolve merchandising issues and ensure presentation standards.
• Design and deliver comprehensive product training and educational content for Market Specialists, Selling Specialists and retail partners.
• Create training materials, presentations and sales/promotional resources in collaboration with the Education team.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and business data to inform assortment, promotional and training priorities.
• Manage administrative duties including quarterly calendars in Outlook, scheduling via Sephora's Happening Now system, and adherence to Sephora scheduling guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven field sales, retail management, education or leadership experience; cosmetics/Sephora experience preferred.
• Solid makeup artistry skills and a deep working knowledge of makeup techniques, products and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach and develop retail sales teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to travel regularly and proof of insurance.
• Able to work key business hours including weekends and holidays and perform physical tasks including lifting boxes.
• Eligible to obtain a corporate credit card.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of field sales or retail management experience with demonstrable leadership and education responsibilities; prior experience in prestige cosmetics and working with Sephora partners preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, cosmetology or a related field preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 80,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) match; Employee Assistance Program; employee discount and make-up 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 cultivates an artist-first culture that values creativity, technical excellence and inclusivity. Employees operate within a collaborative, fast-paced luxury environment backed by the resources and development opportunities of the LVMH group.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.