Sales Assistant, Managed Brands

#MaesaMagic    

The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com. 

We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support the SVP and Sales team in executing sales plans for specialty retail and brand customers, focusing on enhancing relationships and driving repeat business. The position involves working with the Key Account Manager to support annual sales strategies, implementing sales policies, and coordinating communication to align with the sales plan and budget. Additionally, the role includes recommending sales strategies based on market research, performing administrative duties, and ensuring optimal customer service in collaboration with Marketing, Planning, and Operations teams. Ideal candidates will have a passion for beauty, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and possess a degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Strong proficiency in Excel, high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment are essential. 

The Sales Assistant reports into the Key Account Manager Sales. The role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office a 3 days a week, at minimum per Company policy. 

Responsibilities  

• Working closely with Key Account Manager - Sales and team, supports the annual sales plan within the organizational strategy and objectives. 

• Assists with implementation and execution of sales policies and practices. 

• Ensures communications are coordinated and support sales plan objectives and meet organizational expenditure requirements in conjunction with CMO. 

• Recommends sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned, including managing messenger/fed ex/ reports as requested and other sundry duties 

• Work closely with Marketing/Planning/Operations to ensure optimum customer service 

Qualifications  

• 1-2+ years of experience supporting a Sales organization 

• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment. 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or related field. 

• Planning: an ability to think ahead 

• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. 

• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level. 

• Strong customer orientation. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Commitment to company values. 

• Excellent Excel Skills 

What We Offer  

$70K/yr - $80K/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.   

Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees. 

Our Commitment to You  

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.  We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.