Salon Outside Sales Representative

Salon Business Consultant – Sally Beauty

We are seeking a dedicated Salon Business Consultant to manage and grow a territory across Brainerd, Alexandria, St. Cloud, Nisswa, Park Rapids, Sartell, Little Falls, Aitken, Minnesota. The candidate will reside within or near the territory locations.

Benefits: Uncapped commission, vehicle reimbursement plan, full benefits.

Primary Duties:

• Grow the Business:
  • Identify key accounts and design efficient routes for existing and new customers.
  • Assist customers with promotion, program, and concept development and monitoring.
  • Determine needs and offer suitable products and services.
  • Communicate sales initiatives with vendors to meet corporate goals.
  • Respond to email, text, and phone within 24 hours.
  • Analyze accounts for brand support, education, and promotional needs.
  • Call on customers in person to execute sales goals.
  • Process returns, pickup, and documentation per procedures.
  • Collaborate with business functions (customer service, accounts receivable, IT).
  • Prospect new customers via cold call, social media, and digital outlets.
  • Maintain administrative duties, daily order entry, and Salesforce data entry.
  • Utilize social media for client engagement, promotion, education, and product knowledge.
  • Provide product knowledge classes in person and virtually.
  • Communicate status and progress to the manager.
• Grow Team and Culture:
  • Serve as subject matter expert on digital platforms & social media.
  • Attend meetings, functions, and events; maintain regular contact.
  • Participate in shows, handle displays, back stock, and other required physical activities.
  • Support new initiatives with a growth mindset and positive change management.
• Grow Yourself:
  • Show desire for continuous learning and growth.
  • Attend business development days to increase product knowledge.
  • Allocate time for learning using available tools.
  • Stay agile to market changes.
  • Increase product, industry, and market knowledge.
  • Create organized workflow for efficient customer service.

Experience and

Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of outside sales or beauty industry experience with consultative selling.
• Resident of the assigned territory.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and visual merchandising preferred.
• Expertise with Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and other platforms for pipeline building.
• Computer skills, , Outlook, PDF Expert, Oracle; experience with iPad is a plus.
• Ability to build online community and social connections using search engines and internet tools.
• Local travel within territory; attendance at shows, conventions, and educational events (overnight travel and weekends may occur).
• Maintain alertness and safe driving practices.
• Frequent driving necessary.
• Commitment to scheduled hours and flexibility for additional hours per business needs.
• Strong time management and organization skills; manage multiple projects.
• Professional business image and positive public interaction.
• Excellent oral and written communication at all levels.

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, residences or commercial vehicles.

• Sitting
• Driving
• Standing and walking
• Bending and twisting neck
• Bending waist (forward or sideways)
• Climb and balance
• Stoop and kneel
• Squatting (crouch or sit on one’s heels)
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Lifting up to 25 lbs

This job description is a representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with the position. The company may add other duties and responsibilities at any time. This description does not create a contract and does not alter the employment‑at‑will relationship between an employee and the company.

All job functions are considered essential functions unless otherwise indicated.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Retail