L'Oreal Designer Fragrances City Consultant - Reading

At a Glance

Designer Fragrance Division houses the fragrances of Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Cacharel, Viktor & Rolf, Stella McCartney, Diesel and MMM. Launching highly successful brands year-on-year we have celebrated enormous achievements during the last few years, with some of the most credible brands in the luxury fragrance market and have achieved rankings in the top 5 fragrances in the UK and Irish markets.

This role will be responsible for driving the retail sales performance across multiple accounts, liaising with in-store retail management and Retail Business Manager to ensure stock levels and sales opportunities are maximised in all doors.

Key Responsibilities

·         Drive retail

·         Achieve account targets

·         Ensure brand image is maintained at all times

·         Build in store relationships

·         To complete all paperwork accurately and on time

·         Comply with the company grooming policy standards, to reflect a luxury image

·         Retail excellence – store standards

Commerciality

·         Follow performance to ensure targets are met

·         Adhere to “Be the Best” and ensure exemplary customer service

·         Know your stores objectives as well as the company

·         Be aware of competitors launches and activity, in all accounts

·         Do outside events to grow the awareness of the brands and drive retail wherever possible

·         Build strong business plans around your accounts, activity, launches – in line with National account strategy

Brand / Product Awareness

·         Full knowledge of Designer Fragrances portfolio

·         Attend all training seminars

·         Prepare well for launches/activity

·         Follow merchandising guidelines to maintain brand image/awareness

Interacting Effectively

·         Build and maintain strong in store relations, adhere to any store policies and procedures

·         Ensure frequent and thorough communication with Retail Business Manager

·         Support the Retail Business Manager with communication and coaching of promotional and generic staff

Key Relationships

·         In store – Dept/store managers, team leaders

·         Retail Business Manager

·         Training team

·         Head office

·         Consultants