Brand Specialist - Roxbury Township, NJ

About the role

The Brand Specialist Opportunity with Beauty Barrage is designed for a self-motivated professional who takes ownership of driving brand success in demanding retail environments. You will be accountable for executing strategic in-store activations that directly influence sales and brand visibility for premier beauty companies. This role requires you to function as an independent problem solver, navigating on-the-fly adjustments to maintain planogram integrity and promotional accuracy. You will cultivate deep product knowledge to articulate brand stories confidently and accurately to both retail partners and end consumers. The position demands a high level of discipline as you manage fluctuating schedules and varying travel distances to meet monthly sales targets. Success in this role is measured by your ability to build trusted relationships while consistently delivering measurable results against key performance indicators. You will serve as the primary brand ambassador on the floor, ensuring that every interaction reinforces the premium positioning of the beauty products you represent.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Establish weekly routes to visit assigned retail accounts, ensuring strict adherence to planogram configurations and display protocols.
• Design and construct visual merchandising setups that maximize shelf impact, strategically utilizing all allocated products within shifting retail constraints.
• Capture detailed activity metrics by inputting visit data into tracking systems, guaranteeing the accuracy and timeliness of reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teammates to coordinate demonstration schedules, maintaining continuous shopper engagement throughout peak periods.
• Anticipate and navigate store-specific restrictions by adjusting arrival sequences to secure maximum access during high-traffic shopping windows.
• Document competitor activity through strategic photography of shelf layouts and relaying observational insights to refine future category strategies.
• Facilitate point-of-sale training moments for retail staff, coaching them on nuanced product features to ensure consistent and correct messaging.
• Analyze performance dashboards to compare actual outcomes against established quotas, identifying gaps and modifying actions to achieve targets.
• Maintain pristine personal presentation and carry all necessary materials to reflect client standards during every single store visit without exception.
• Utilize digital tools and proprietary applications to log visits, upload images, and submit status updates in real-time for operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Obtain authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship to qualify for this position.
• Accumulate a minimum of three years of hands-on experience managing beauty or related categories within active retail store environments.
• Provide reliable personal transportation to reach stores consistently and arrive early when necessary to prepare for operational demands.
• Demonstrate the capability to comfortably interact with diverse teams and adapt communication styles for managers or frontline staff.
• Apply robust time management skills to effectively balance priorities across multiple accounts, particularly when demands shift unexpectedly.
• Uphold a policy of maintaining a neat and professional appearance that reflects client standards during every store visit.
• Exhibit proficiency with phones and digital tools to accurately log visits, capture high-quality images, and submit timely updates.
• Show a strict commitment to following all safety protocols and retail compliance guidelines during every interaction within store premises.

Nice to have

• Experience working with prominent beauty brands and understanding of prestige retail environments such as Sephora, ULTA, and Bluemercury.
• Familiarity with the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and the fast-paced nature of scaling organizations.
• Comfort with travel across towns and the management of longer drives between accounts as part of a fluctuating schedule.

Practical notes

This role is structured as a part-time engagement with an hourly compensation rate of $18.00. Travel across towns is required, and handling longer drives between accounts is part of the schedule. Reliable personal transportation is necessary, and Specialists may need to arrive at stores before opening to prepare for the day.