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Luxury Brand Partners · 4 days ago

New Business Development Manager - Greater Chicago

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$150K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Luxury Brand Partners is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial New Business Development Manager to drive salon acquisition and growth of their Professional R+Color portfolio. This role focuses on identifying and converting new salon partners while collaborating with various teams to enhance the customer experience.

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Responsibilities

Lead the charge on new business development for our Professional Hair Color brand R+Color, with a focus on driving market share through strategic salon acquisition

Prospect and cultivate new salon relationships across assigned territories or target markets, identifying ideal accounts for brand alignment

Deliver impactful presentations and product demos, highlighting our brand story, color technology, and support tools to convert prospects into loyal customers

Partner with Education and Field Sales teams to seamlessly onboard new accounts, ensuring a white-glove experience from first touch through first purchase

Track performance and pipeline activity, maintaining accurate reporting and forecasting on salon wins, revenue contribution, and growth opportunity

Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Education to develop tailored outreach strategies, promotions, and salon-centric selling tools

Act as the voice of the new customer, surfacing trends, objections, and opportunities to inform product development and sales strategy

Qualification

Licensed coloristSales experienceSalon business developmentMAC ProficiencyNetSuite knowledgeSalesforce.com knowledgeAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant sales and retail experience

Candidates with outside sales and salon industry experience required

Strong communication and presentation skills

High competitive sales drive with a collaborative attitude

Ability to prospect and close new business

Strong negotiation skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Computer Skills: MAC Proficiency, Word, Excel, Outlook, and general comfort with new programs

Attend all company-provided meetings and training

Some weekend work/travel might be required

Must have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for travel within the assigned territory

Overnight travel up to 75%

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times

Prolonged periods standing, bending, stooping, and reaching

Must be able to travel frequently, sometimes requiring long periods of driving or riding in a vehicle

Must be able to focus on detailed work for extended periods, which may lead to eye strain or fatigue

Must be able to perform tasks that require fine motor skills, including typing and using a mouse

Must be able to carry and transport promotional or sales materials

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, often time-sensitive environment

Preferred

A strong book of color business preferred

NetSuite and/or Salesforce.com knowledge preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available

Employer paid long-term and short-term disability

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days (unless state law requires otherwise, in which case we will comply with state law)

Twelve paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day

401(k) with company match

Monthly technology allowance

Eligible for quarterly sales bonus

Quarterly sample boxes featuring our brands products

Employee referral program with rewards