Target, Sales Director
Job ID 2023-01192
Description
Position Summary:
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to lead Conair’s Beauty business for the Target account! This pivotal role is perfect for a results-driven leader with a passion for innovation, strategy, and team empowerment.
As the Sales Director, you will have full ownership of managing and growing Conair’s hair accessories, brushes, hair tools, and grooming categories at Target. You’ll drive sales performance, forge strong customer relationships, and play a key role in shaping the future of our beauty business. With a focus on exceeding annual sales quotas and company profit goals, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-visibility role.
We need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, with a proven track record in leadership and sales strategy. If you’re an outstanding communicator, negotiator, and motivator, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and drive the performance of your sales team to increase sales and deepen relationships within Conair’s Beauty business at Target.
- Design and implement forward-thinking sales strategies to surpass targets.
- Own all aspects of Account Management within your categories, while managing and developing your sales team.
- Build and nurture lasting partnerships with Target to grow loyalty and expand our footprint.
- Set and track ambitious weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales objectives.
- Provide in-depth, actionable sales reports that guide future strategies.
- Collaborate closely with Target to understand their business needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Evaluate costs, competition, and market trends to set strategic, competitive pricing.
- Drive growth through innovative and strategic account-level plans.
- Accurately forecast sales volumes and profitability for both current and new products.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 10 years of experience selling to Target and 5+ years managing teams.
- A deep understanding of marketing and sales strategies, with the ability to execute and deliver results.
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills, capable of managing multiple projects on tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Must be based in the Minneapolis, MN area.
Take the next step in your career and join us in leading the future of beauty at Conair. If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Environmental Factors:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (15-25% if needed).
- We currently operate on a hybrid schedule; candidate must be willing to come into the office 75% of time.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HRA/Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave Policy
- 401k and company match
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
About Us:
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative quality products and brands
that enhance their lives.
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you!
Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!