Description:
AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ASPIRING OR EXPERIENCED ACCOUNT MANAGER TO TAKE ON THIS EXCITING ROLE WITH A LEADING SYDNEY STAFFING AGENCY
First Impressions Events is a respected and leading agency providing promotional and sales staff to the retail beauty industry. Their clients are the leading luxury fragrance, cosmetics and skincare brands found in major department stores, specialty retail stores and pharmacies. They are an established business with operations in Melbourne and Sydney and affiliate relationships with similar agencies in other states.
Are you looking for your dream account management role?
Do you want to work from home and out in the field?
Do you have strong recruitment & rostering experience?
Do you have retail management & admin experience?
If so, this could be the role you’ve been looking for…..
Our client is seeking a confident, outgoing and experienced individual to join their team as the Sydney Account Manager. Reporting to the Melbourne directors you will be responsible for all facets of managing the Sydney business of a fast-paced and dynamic staffing and promotional agency.
The Role: Account Manager
The responsibilities of the Account Manager will include, but not be limited to:
- Account Management of a variety of retail clients including luxury brands
- Advertising and recruitment of team members
- Onboarding, induction and training of new team members
- All aspects of staff management including preparation of staff rosters for client engagements
- Updating CRM
- Provide team coaching and development in the field
- Administrative tasks including checking and approving weekly timesheets
- Preparation of Client engagement reports
- Business Development – take ownership of current business and identify areas of future business growth.
Experience, Skills and Attributes:
- At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in an Account Manager or Account Executive role
- Staff rostering experience
- Retail experience, ideally from major department store management roles
- Computer literacy – Zoom, CRM, MS Office, various social media sites, etc
- Strong admin skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be a “people person” but also work autonomously
- Be self-motivated and driven to grow the business through your strong account management and negotiation skills
- A polished appearance to represent the brands and the business
- Excellent knowledge of Sydney, particularly the various shopping centres
- Have the ability to trouble shoot and problem solve as required
- Be organised and open to learning
- A/NZ Birth Certificate or Permanent Resident (PR)
- Full Australian Driver Licence and access to a car, even at short notice
The successful applicant will be rewarded with:
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Sydney and working remotely (work from home). You will be provided with all relevant equipment and materials to execute your role and your remuneration will be in the range of $80K - $100K package (negotiable) and reflective of your skills and experience. Full training and support will be provided.
Due to the nature of the business, which can experience fluctuating workloads due to client and seasonal activity, you must be flexible and available to work to ensure that the job gets done.
Ideal Applicant:
This position would suit someone who has:
- retail department store management and staff rostering experience or
- a Beauty Account Manager or
- a recruiter with strong retail account and staff management skills.
If this sounds like the role for you, please APPLY now and attach your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter showing why you are the right person for this role. If you feel that your skills are suitable, but different to those listed, please APPLY, and explain why, in your cover letter!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in the Beauty industry?
Experience:
- Account management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Retail management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Recruiting: 5 years (Preferred)
- rostering & scheduling: 5 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: On the road