This position will be in the Huntsville, AL area and will require travel to nearby stores.

The Account Coordinator manages and coordinates all retail activities relating to their vendor line in all stores carrying the vendor's merchandise. This role serves as the liaison for Belk and the vendor and will uphold the standards set forth by Belk stores.

Essential Functions:

Sales & Financial Productivity 

Meet and/or exceed line specific annual sales plan, seasonal gift and event goals Meet and/or exceed gift goals (gift with purchase, gift with visit) and manage promotional calendarPlan, execute, meet and/or exceed localized events, and National Makeup Artistry eventsAnalyze and monitor associate sales per hour goals, units per transaction goals and credit application goals via the Belk scorecardEnsure shrinkage is minimized and does not exceed plan (inclusive of damages, RTVs, etc.) 

Counter Manager & Associate Development 

Monitor and review associate scorecard results. Create plan to coach and develop associate to meet and exceed key KPIs Recruit, hire, develop, train and coach top beauty advisor talent to ensure hours utilizationEnsure the utilization of Concierge and clientele development by each Beauty AdvisorRecognize top performers and coach sales associates who are performing below expectationsEvaluate, recommend, and deliver sales associate training, as necessaryIdentify sales opportunities and communicate business updates to Belk field/corporate leadership and vendor. (Field – RVP, SM, STM. Vendor – Field Director. Corporate – VP and Buyer.)Visit stores regularly (minimum - in store 5 days a week) 6 hours per visit with clear brand focusInteract with Sales Associates, ASMs, STMs and Store Manager during store visits. Create and maintain relationships that influence entire store to drive sales. 

Communications 

Maintain consistent verbal and written communication with Belk field/corporate leadership and line specific field executives. Present and participate on weekly leadership call with Belk VP/buyer and vendor leadership.Attend and present (as required) internal and vendor specific business meetings.

Merchandise Presentation & Promotions 

Follow established visual merchandising concepts as published by Belk Corporate VisualEnsure timely floor setup for promotional events and seasonal business activitiesCoordinate execution of approved in-store promotional events and contestsInspect counter standards to include cleanliness, counter set up compared to current vendor schematics and stockrooms (damages, RTVs, organization and cleanliness)

Education:

Four-year degree or equivalent experience in retail environment

Work Experience: 

Expertise in a business/functional area1 - 3 years supervisory experienceBeauty retail experience and artistry skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Social platforms – Instagram, Facebook etc. Good understanding of retail store operations. 

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