Sales Manager Europe H/F

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AMOREPACIFIC Group is a leading Korean beauty company that operates over 30 brands in beauty, personal care, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

AMOREPACIFIC walked the path of beauty one step at a time to achieve its mission of ‘We make A MORE beautiful world.’ Every member of the company has faith and pride that what they do is contributing to building a better world.

Our dream and our mission ‘We make A MORE beautiful world’ and our belief that the world will become more beautiful when our unique beauty shines and brightens - this is the reason we are on this journey. We are committed to our five principles to realize this dream

• Customer First
• Be the 1st and the Best
• Collaborate with an Open Mind
• Respect Differences
• Act with Integrity

JOB OVERVIEW

To lead and drive the retail operations of AMOREPACIFIC cosmetics brands in the European region, we are looking for a Sales Manager with a strong background in retail management and a proven track record in area management and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and strategic salesperson, who can work closely with Sephora teams and our field teams to achieve operational excellence.

MISSIONS

Retail Operations

• Oversee all retail operations, ensuring stores are well-managed and meet performance targets.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and areas for improvement.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards and exceptional customer service across all locations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners, particularly Sephora, to drive collaboration and mutual success.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute retail strategies aligned with the company’s overall objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align retail initiatives with marketing, merchandising, and product strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of retail strategies, making adjustments as needed.

Team Management and Lead

• Recruit, train, and develop high-performing retail teams.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the retail team across multiple regions in Europe.
• Establish clear performance goals and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Develop and implement strategic retail plans to drive sales growth and improve operational efficiency.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the team, encouraging continuous improvement and development.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.

Sales Reporting

• Fill and share weekly and monthly reports on sales activities.
• Assist the Key Account Manager in working on the sellout budget, including forecasting and financial planning.
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize profitability.

PROFILE

• With a master degree from business school, you have already completed a minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail management, with a strong emphasis on area sales management and team leadership.
• Experience at/with Sephora or a similar retail environment is required. Regional or area management experience at/with Sephora is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Excellent communcation and interpersonal skills
• Very frequent travel within European countries.
• Fluent English is essential. Multilingual skills including French, German, Italian or Spanish are desirable.