Career Opportunities

Calgary, AB

Sales Manager

Description

Modern Beauty Supplies was established in Calgary, AB, in 1986. Today, we are Canada’s largest family-owned supplier with 27 stores across Western Canada, with services available to clients across the country. At Modern, we are the exclusive distributor of numerous product lines recognized globally, including Moroccanoil, Keune, Unite, and more!

Our sister brand - Mod Products distributes professional salon, barber shop and spa beauty supplies to licensed industry professionals. We carry several different color lines and aesthetic products, along with a full range of cosmetics and accessories.

Just recently, we were awarded Canada’s Best Managed Company for our continuous expansions, progressive thinking, and our ability to accommodate our growing client base while ensuring our employees are treated like family.

Being a family owned company means we take business personally and as we continue to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Sales Manager to join our team. 

This position is rewarding and profitable, ideal for those who are self driven with a strong entrepreneurial spirit that are aiming to create personal gain. In addition, we want someone who has a positive, outgoing personality but can work independently.

If you are a people-person who is passionate about the beauty industry, highly motivated, reliable, and loves to provide exceptional service and sales support, this is the position for you!

Expectations:

  • Advise, assist, train and mentor Sales Consultants to ensure sales targets are being met
  • Attend trade shows, conventions, seminars, and other meetings and industry events to enhance professional knowledge and/or to promote the Company
  • Provide support in addressing customer concerns
  • Act as a liaison with manufactures as required
  • Preparation of sales reports and other reports as required
  • Meet regularly with the support staff to ensure proper information flow and adherence to stated goals and objectives
  • Remain visible in the business community and in the market place in which the company operates
  • Other duties and tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated ability to close sales and achieve sales quotas
  • Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a sales department with 10 or more employees in the department
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
  • Sufficient mathematical skill and the ability to do routine business math calculations including sales costs and quotes
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively run a department
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation and presentation skills
  • 8-10 years’ experience in B2B sales preferred
  • At least 3 years of management experience
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • A valid passport is also required - frequent travel, which may include travel outside of Canada
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