About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 24 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Position Summary
e.l.f. Beauty is looking for a motivated, collaborative, Account Manager to join our dynamic, high-growth company. Reporting to the AVP Sales, this position is based in a remote office, but preference for proximity near Walgreens.
The Account Manager is responsible for growing net sales and building brand market share on e.l.f. Cosmetics & Skincare. They will develop sales plans, sell and execute directly to and with Walgreens & Rite Aid. They will also optimize item distribution, shelf presence, off-shelf merchandising and retail pricing within their specific area of responsibility.
The ideal candidate is someone who embraces e.l.f.’s dynamic culture of executing with speed and quality to drive solutions. S/he needs to be a self-starter bringing at least 5+ years of relevant sales experience within beauty and specifically with Walgreens & Rite Aid. Strong time management skills are also necessary in this role as they will be asked to develop and execute a sales plan for their customers ensuring net sales growth, market share growth and customer profitability. Lastly, the ideal hire will be someone who has demonstrable skills working effectively with both internal and external cross-functional partners while thriving in an entrepreneurial environment comfortable with collaboration across all parts of the business.
ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with both Walgreens, Rite Aid & e.l.f. partnersIn conjunction with both internal and external partner, develop and execute a sales plan for Walgreens & Rite Aid that effectively delivers net sales growth, market share growth and customer profitability.Effectively partner with the demand planning team to ensure a complete and timely forecastEnsure all customer requests for information are met in a timely manner.Collaborate with all other members of the Sales team to ensure the company’s sales and share goals are achieved and to share best practices.Work with the AVP to develop and execute retail merchandising strategies that will simultaneously achieve both e.l.f. and retailer goals.Establish and maintain effective relationships with decision-makersClear understanding of dynamics of Walgreens & Rite Aid to help set overall account strategy and priorities (assortment, merchandising, tailored trade marketing calendar, etc.)Ensure strong visual presence in store and on retailer.comForecast ability on a monthly basis as well as provide feedback on over and/or under delivery of goalsAssortment and Planogram workGeneral administration support requests (sending samples, listing forms etc)Requirements5+ years sales experience within the beauty industry or CPG companyExperience working with Walgreens & Rite AidSelf motivated, goal oriented, desire to deliver resultsFast learner, quick thinkerStrong planning and organizational skillsDeep understanding of negotiation techniques and marketing tacticsAbility to create and deliver presentationsEffective communication skillsStrong computer and analytical skills. Specifically Microsoft Office excel and powerpointStrong relationship building skillsTeam-oriented, responsive, passion to succeedCollege or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or similar majorStrong attention to detail and time management skillsAbility to work in a team or independentlyDemonstrates initiative, not afraid to troubleshoot on their ownPassion for beautyThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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