Area Manager Wien (m/w/d) Professional Salon Business📣 Job Ad

About the Role

New Flag GmbH is seeking an Area Manager for the Professional Salon Business in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed for an individual with a strong sales background and leadership aspirations. The Area Manager will be responsible for strengthening the company's brands within the market, managing a small team, and contributing to the growth of professional salon partners.

In this position, the Area Manager will operate within a designated sales territory and provide leadership to two team members who manage their own regions. Key aspects of the role involve coordinating, motivating, and developing the team, while maintaining a connection to on-the-ground market activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take operational responsibility for the assigned sales territory, serving existing professional partners and hairdressers.
• Strategically expand the customer base and acquire new partners for brands including Olaplex, Maria Nila, Urban Alchemy, and O&M.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and mentor for the field sales team, providing motivation, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the team to plan, manage, and analyze sales performance and target achievement within the region.
• Conduct regular training sessions and product workshops for hairdresser partners.
• Work with the Education and Marketing teams to ensure attendance and engagement at educational events.
• Support the team in acquiring new users for the B2B online shop, New Flag Pro, and act as an expert in its application.
• Monitor market trends, relay feedback from the region to the Headquarter, and contribute to brand success.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess solid sales experience, preferably within the beauty or premium brand sector.
• Demonstrate strong sales talent and the ability to inspire enthusiasm.
• Have prior leadership experience or a clear aspiration to lead a small team.
• Exhibit a high degree of self-organization, personal responsibility, and a hands-on mentality.
• Possess strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Maintain a confident and pleasant demeanor when interacting with clients and team members.
• Be proficient in B2B online shop functionalities and usage.
• Be adept at market trend analysis and providing strategic feedback.

Skills

• Sales Experience
• Beauty or Premium Brand Sales
• Sales Talent
• Leadership Experience
• Team Leadership Desire
• Self-Organization
• Personal Responsibility
• Hands-on Mentality
• Communication Skills
• Empathy
• Relationship Building
• Confident and Pleasant Demeanor
• B2B Online Shop Expertise
• Market Trend Analysis

Work Environment and Additional Information

New Flag GmbH operates as a leader in the Hair & Beauty industry, with a team of 300 employees across Europe and the USA. The company offers modern sales and presentation tools, a company car (BMW or similar) for private use, training, and a dynamic work environment. The role involves significant autonomy, collaboration with a creative team, and a performance-oriented, uncapped bonus model. Employees benefit from an international work environment with a start-up atmosphere and a "Du" (informal "you") culture. Opportunities for implementing personal ideas and access to a personal development budget are provided. The role is full-time, with an experience requirement of 5-10 years. New Flag GmbH values diversity and welcomes applications from all individuals.