Account Executive, Prestige (Seattle)

Puig

$95K — $105K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in beauty, fashion, or luxury retail
  • Proven support experience for in-store teams
  • Ability to interpret sales data for business growth
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Collaborative mindset with cross-functional work experience
  • Passion for prestige beauty and customer experience
  • Flexible availability for retail hours and travel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to exceed financial targets
  • Analyze sales trends to identify growth opportunities
  • Ensure optimal staffing, merchandising, and activations at locations
  • Manage budgets and spending strategically for key accounts
  • Create in-store events and promotions to enhance customer engagement
  • Design and implement training initiatives with the Education team
  • Coach team members to enhance product knowledge and sales skills
  • Act as a trusted partner for store managers and retail stakeholders
  • Collaborate on brand presentation with Visual Merchandising
  • Identify and address business needs proactively
  • Oversee recruiting and onboarding of retail talent to strengthen teams.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Generous paid time-off policy
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • Growth potential in an international company
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

The Account Executive, Prestige, Seattle is a key partner within the Washington territory, consistently meeting and exceeding seasonal sales goals across major retailers. This role is about more than just driving numbers- it's about building strong, lasting relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business in thoughtful, strategic ways. You'll work closely with store teams, internal partners, and retail staff, bringing strong product knowledge, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset. With natural energy and enthusiasm for the work, you'll help ensure Puig Prestige brands (Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, and Jean Paul Gaultier) are represented with purpose and impact, motivating teams and elevating the customer experience.

What you'll get to do

Sales & Strategy:
  • Lead your territory by developing and executing thoughtful sales strategies that not only meet but exceed financial targets across key accounts
  • Regularly analyze sales trends and customer behavior to uncover actionable insights and drive sustained business growth
  • Oversee performance across doors by ensuring each location has the right mix of staffing, merchandising, and activations to reach full potential
  • Manage budgets and allocate spend strategically for each account, ensuring alignment with Puig's financial and operational guidelines
  • Build momentum at retail through in-store events and tailored promotions that excite both teams and customers

Education & Team Development:
  • Design and implement local training initiatives in partnership with the Education team that support both sales goals and brand standards
  • Provide hands-on coaching to Beauty Advisors and Makeup Artists, helping them build product knowledge, selling confidence, and customer connection
  • Motivate teams by fostering accountability, recognizing strong performance, and leading through brand storytelling and example


Relationship Building & Retail Partnerships:
  • Serve as a key point of contact and trusted partner for store managers, corporate retail stakeholders, and internal cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate closely with Visual Merchandising and Store Design to ensure brand presentation is impactful, consistent, and aligned with current campaigns
  • Proactively identify and address business needs, from promotional planning to team resourcing, to keep performance on track
  • Lead recruiting, onboarding, and development of in-store talent to strengthen retail teams, improve rankings, and grow Puig's brand presence


We'd love to meet you if you have

  • 5+ years of sales experience in beauty, fashion, or luxury retail supporting department store or beauty specialty accounts
  • Experience supporting in-store teams through product education, selling support, and strong brand storytelling
  • Comfort reviewing sales reports and identifying opportunities to support business growth
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams
  • A passion for prestige beauty and delivering elevated client experiences
  • Flexibility to work weekends and key holidays as needed
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Flexibility to work a Tuesday- Saturday schedule, as well as holidays as required in a retail-driven environment
  • Comfort working in a primarily field and in-store based role, spending the majority of time supporting retail partners and teams on the ground
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel up to 70-80%, including overnight travel


We welcome Creators Of All Kinds. If you are unsure of meeting all the requirements but trust you have the transferable skills to excel in this role, complete the application and our teams will get in touch if you are selected for an interview.

Compensation Data

As required by Washington State's salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $95,000.00 - $105,000.00. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, PUIG offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, hybrid work environment, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US
  • An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
  • A range of learning and development opportunities
  • An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
  • A competitive compensation & benefits package

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