Account Executive, Prestige Cosmetics

Account Executive, Prestige Cosmetics

Fraser Valley & Interior, British Columbia

Job Type: Full-time hourly, contract

Contract Term: Open-ended contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as business needs require

Location: Fraser Valley and Interior, British Columbia

Work Location: Field-based; on the road

Job Description

ACI Brands is seeking a motivated, results-oriented Account Executive to represent our portfolio of prestige cosmetics across the Fraser Valley and Interior of British Columbia. This full-time, field-based contract role combines retail sales, account management, merchandising, product education and in-store event execution.

The Account Executive will build strong relationships with retail partners and store teams, grow brand presence, and support sales objectives across the territory. Success in this role calls for thoughtful territory planning, strong follow-through and the ability to make each store visit count.

This is an open-ended contract position with no predetermined end date. The contract may be ended in accordance with the employment agreement and applicable employment standards. Depending on business needs and performance, there may be an opportunity for the position to be extended or converted to a part-time or permanent role.

Role Overview

The Account Executive is responsible for growing brands such as Stila and Teaology at retail across assigned accounts in the Fraser Valley and Interior. The role includes managing store relationships, executing brand initiatives, maintaining merchandising standards, training retail teams and identifying opportunities to improve sales.

The successful candidate will plan and manage their territory, work within established budgets and sales objectives, and partner with internal teams and retail contacts to deliver strong in-store execution.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Account Management

• Grow retail sales and brand performance across assigned accounts in the Fraser Valley and Interior.
• Build brand awareness and maintain a strong, consistent presence at store level.
• Develop positive working relationships with store management, Beauty Managers and retail sales teams.
• Plan and manage a strategic store call cycle, considering account priorities, sales opportunity, travel time and budget.
• Monitor account performance, identify sales opportunities and recommend actions to support growth.
• Work with retail partners and internal teams to support account plans and business objectives.
• Manage assigned travel, event and demonstration budgets responsibly.

Brand Execution & Training

• Support product launches, promotions and other brand initiatives for Stila and Teaology.
• Maintain merchandising standards and help ensure planograms, testers, displays and brand materials are current and in good condition.
• Deliver engaging product knowledge and selling training to retail teams across the territory.
• Build product confidence and brand advocacy among store teams.
• Coordinate the delivery and placement of products, testers, merchandising materials and other brand assets.
• Handle product returns and other store-level needs as required.

Events & Customer Engagement

• Plan and support in-store events, product demonstrations and brand activations.
• Partner with store teams to build customer engagement and meet event sales goals.
• Support key selling periods, launches and events in person as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve event productivity and strengthen ongoing customer engagement.

Freelance Beauty Support

• Coordinate freelance beauty support for demonstrations, events and other business priorities, where applicable.
• Help identify and communicate staffing needs for upcoming events and selling opportunities.
• Provide product and brand guidance to freelance beauty support as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3 years of cosmetic education, account management or related experience; experience in Shoppers Drug Mart is an asset.
• Strong sales, relationship-building, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with retail partners and store teams.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver engaging product training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, travel plans and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Fraser Valley and Interior, including occasional overnight stays as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends based on business and event requirements.