REGIONAL MANAGER - Northern and Western New York

Kenra, Ltd. has an exciting career opportunity for a Regional Manager. Join one of the fastest-growing professional hair care companies that is committed to providing the highest quality of products and services! Kenra, Ltd. is an Indianapolis-based, privately held company that is dedicated to growing a group of truly professional non-diverted brands. At Kenra, Ltd., you will enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is guided by an emphasis on integrity, passion, and relationships.

We are actively seeking a Regional Manager to join our team for coverage of northern and western New York. The ideal candidate would reside in Rochester, New York. This position is responsible for the successful implementation and effective time management to maximize growth, brand awareness, and relationships with existing Kenra salons, distributor stores, and direct accounts; managing daily, weekly, monthly sales and territory plans; and contributing to the development of the Company’s overall strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit existing Kenra salons, distributor stores, and direct accounts within territory to communicate focus product initiatives and ensure salon execution.
• Prospecting for new business.
• Educate salons, distributor stores, and direct accounts on product knowledge and promotions.
• Communicate with distributor partners to increase effectiveness of brand plan and sales growth.
• Implement and document weekly and monthly responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer profile database.
• Participate in distributor sales meetings for both field sales and stores.
• Communicate territory feedback to assigned Senior Regional Manager.
• Increase overall territory growth and improve merchandising of the Kenra® brand.
• Manage time, resources, and funds for overall territory in a responsible and effective manner.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of outside professional beauty industry sales experience with a quantifiable track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• High energy level and professional appearance
• Excellent communication skills in written, oral, and presentation forms
• Strong desire and ability to serve customers and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships, negotiate and influence others
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and self-direction
• Positive attitude and team player
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Windows and Office
• Willingness to travel approximately 75 percent of the time


Kenra, Ltd.’s compensation package is attractive with incentives to promote achievement of sales results. We offer a base salary plus quarterly bonus, auto allowance, travel expense reimbursement, product discounts, and generous health and retirement benefit programs.

If you meet our qualifications and are interested in this position, submit your resume and salary history to Resumes@kenra.com. To learn more about our brands go to www.kenra.com.

No telephone calls, faxes, walk-ins or agencies please.

Kenra, Ltd., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other category protected by law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, or any other status of employment.