Sales & Education Specialist- Chicago Metro

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte’s mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? Do you love keeping up with the latest social media trends & creating content of your own? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Sales & Education Specialist

tarte cosmetics is seeking an experienced Sales & Education specialist to drive the brand’s success at the store level. This position works at designated stores with the primary responsibility of interacting with store employees & clients. Sales & Education specialists represent tarte’s mission statement, educate on tarte products, and generate sales, while providing in-store brand support to achieve sales goals. The ideal candidate must enjoy the retail environment, have a passion for people & service, & have experience in retail, specifically with beauty. The candidate must be a self-starter with strong selling skills & the ability to pull, consult & build a sale while adhering to retailer guidelines & standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate & schedule in-store sales support, events & education initiatives
• Partner with store teams to plan in-store events & education initiatives to drive sales & increase brand awareness
• Evaluate each store’s sales results
• Build & develop strong relationships with retailer partners at store level
• Achieve targeted sales goals for assigned stores
• Educate Sephora/ULTA/Macy’s with a focus on product knowledge, artistry & selling skills
• Report to designated stores every day
• Review & update in-store visual merchandising
• Act as primary day-to-day brand contact for designated stores

Requirements:

• Memorable, positive, professional & enthusiastic presence
• Ability to travel within local region as required
• Self-motivated, committed & goal-oriented individual
• Ability to take strategic direction based on sales analysis
• Multi-store visit calendar booking & management ability
• Flexibility with work hours – weekends & evenings required
• At least 2 years of retail sales experience in open-sell environment – experience in Sephora or Ulta highly preferred
• Demonstrated skills in communication, selling, product knowledge, events, artistry & education

Our Perks:

• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Paid vacation, holidays, & more!
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.