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Commercial Executive - UK&EMEA at Hourglass Cosmetics
LondonFull-timeSales - UKPosted about 1 month ago
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<p><strong>HOURGLASS COSMETICS – Commercial Executive, UKI&EMEA</strong></p>
<p>Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What the job does:</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This role is responsible for supporting and assisting the Commercial teams in the management of the Hourglass Cosmetics across the UK & EMEA. The successful candidate will help to drive the businesses across stores and online whilst also liaising with retailers to deliver exciting launches and activations, maintain a strong brand position within the market and support the brand’s continued dynamic growth. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role Accountabilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Sales reporting and analysis</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Prepare<span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"9bd681c4-55f3-5d6c-b9ee-54bcbe8d6169|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"22",469775450,"wbzude",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"wbzude",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> and collate weekly sales reports, gathering and sharing key retail context, category </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">information</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> and individual store performance detail to </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">identify</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> retail opportunities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Support the Commercial Manager with core product, franchise and NPD performance analysis (MOBs) and reporting </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">in order to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> drive the business forward</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Keep abreast of retail and sales trend</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">activity</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">, reporting back to </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">the Commercial</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Manager to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">maximise</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> opportunities across retailers</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Support </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Commercial</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">team</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">with presentations for internal and external meetings</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">, including bi-annual Strategy Meetings</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> presentations and set-up</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Trade</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> Marketing</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Own </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">timely</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> sell in of all new product launches, re-promotes, and brand initiatives, including the upload of master data into retailer portals and preparation of new line forms.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Work closely with </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">internal </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">departments and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">retail</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> partners to plan and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">facilitate</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> the successful launch of all NPD throughout the</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> year</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Primary p</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">oint</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> of contact for all asset</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> and</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> product information</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> requests</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> from retailers</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Sample</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> and</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">collateral</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> send ou</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">t</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">s for</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> a</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">ll</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> retail</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">er needs and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">marketing activations</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">or events</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure continuous and accurate updates of regional trade trackers and calendars. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Create and manage</span><span data-contrast="none"> activity and event feedback to capture sales detail and share results with wider internal teams. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Support Commercial Manager with analysis and ROI of</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> sampling, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">eventing</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> and retail marketing initiatives. Use this analysis to consult the </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Commercial </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Manager on the most effective activation and initiatives to direct </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">& shape</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">future plans</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Retail</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Cascade all</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> launch and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">activation </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">dates</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> the field team to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> ensure </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">regional calendar alignment</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Monthly store visits </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">with </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Area</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> Managers to gain customer insights and enhance knowledge</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Conduct quarterly competitor analysis, keeping abreast of </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">product</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> launches</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">activations</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">and trends</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Skills Required</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Previous</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> experience in commercial, sales or retail marketing roles within the beauty or luxury sector</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Passion for luxury beauty, with an understanding of market trends and consumer </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">behaviour</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Structured and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">organised</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">but comfortable working with ambiguity, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment (we are </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">still a </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">fairly new</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> company despite what you might think!)</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Excellent numerical and analytical skills </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Impeccable </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Effective communicator, both written and verbal</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">Proactive and action orientated</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">E</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">xcellent Excel and PowerPoint skill</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="wbzude">s</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p>YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:</p>
<ul>
<li>You are a strong <strong>COMMUNICATOR: </strong>You are a people person and collaborate well with others.</li>
<li>You are <strong>AGILE</strong>: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.</li>
<li>You are <strong>CREATIVE: </strong>You are innovative, and forward-thinking in your approach.</li>
<li>You are extremely <strong>ORGANIZED</strong><em>: </em>You’re not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.</li>
<li>You are <strong>PASSIONATE </strong>about beauty:<em> </em>You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to the beauty industry.</li>
<li>You are <strong>CURIOUS</strong>: You are a natural learner with a keen interest in creative marketing and have your finger on the pulse to discover industry trends.</li>
<li>You are <strong>AMBITIOUS</strong>: You have the enthusiasm to persevere through setbacks and help support your team as needed.</li>
</ul>
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