Employment Type
Part-Time (15 hours per week)
(Potential to grow into a long-term, expanded role)
Time Zone - PST
Reporting Line
Founder / Head of Sales
Industry
Beauty, Fashion, Fragrance & Lifestyle
(B2B, Wholesale, and Brand Partnerships)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Account Executive to support and grow our sales operations. This role is ideal for someone who is both detail-oriented and sales-driven, thrives in fast-moving environments, and is excited about working with beauty, fashion, fragrance, and lifestyle brands.
This is NOT a passive administrative role. You will be expected to think ahead, take initiative, and continuously improve systems and processes while actively supporting outbound sales, CRM management, lead generation, and deal progression.
You will work closely with the Founder / Head of Sales and play a critical role in keeping the sales engine moving efficiently and predictably.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Outreach
- Execute outbound sales outreach via email, CRM, and related platforms
- Follow up consistently with warm and cold leads
- Support deal progression and assist with closing qualified opportunities
- Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication with prospects and clients
CRM & Sales Operations
Maintain accurate, up-to-date CRM recordsTrack leads, conversations, follow-ups, and deal stagesBuild, manage, and refine sales pipelines and workflowsEnsure no leads or opportunities fall through the cracksLead Generation
Research and identify qualified prospects aligned with target customer profilesBuild and maintain lead lists across wholesale, retail, and B2B channelsSupport ongoing prospecting efforts and account targetingProcess & Organization
Create and maintain sales trackers, reports, and dashboardsIdentify inefficiencies and proactively suggest improvementsSupport documentation of sales processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Learning & Growth
Independently learn new tools, platforms, and sales methods as neededAdapt quickly to new brands, offerings, and sales strategiesStay curious and engaged with trends in beauty, fashion, fragrance, and lifestyleWhat Success Looks Like
CRM is clean, organized, and always up to dateLeads are consistently contacted and followed up withSales pipelines are clearly tracked and progressingFounder and leadership have full visibility into sales activityYou proactively bring ideas to improve efficiency, outreach, and resultsKPIs & Performance Metrics
This role is evaluated on activity, quality, and outcomes . Clear metrics ensure alignment, accountability, and growth.
1. Sales Activity & Outreach KPIs
Measured weekly and monthly
Number of outbound messages sent (email + CRM)Follow-up completion rate (target : 90%+ on-time follow-ups)Response rate from outbound outreachMeetings or qualified conversations bookedLead-to-conversation conversion rateSuccess Benchmark :
Consistent, thoughtful outreach with improving response and booking rates.
2. CRM & Data Integrity KPIs
Measured weekly
CRM accuracy (target : 95%+ clean records)All leads assigned a clear status and next actionZero stale leads (no lead untouched beyond agreed timelines)Timely updates after every interactionClear pipeline stages and notesSuccess Benchmark :
Founder can open the CRM at any time and immediately understand deal status.
3. Lead Generation KPIs
Measured monthly
Number of qualified leads added to CRMAccuracy of lead qualification (industry, fit, buyer type)Percentage of leads progressing to conversationLead quality score based on relevance and readinessSuccess Benchmark :
Lead lists are targeted, thoughtful, and strategy-aligned — not generic scraping.
4. Deal Support & Revenue KPIs
Measured monthly and quarterly
Opportunities supported through the pipelineDeals closed or assisted (directly or indirectly)Time-to-follow-up on warm leads (target :Revenue influenced by outreach and follow-up effortsSuccess Benchmark :
Sales velocity improves and opportunities do not stall due to lack of follow-up.
5. Organization & Execution KPIs
Measured weekly
Tasks completed on time (target : 95%+)Accuracy of reporting and trackersInternal communication clarity and responsivenessAbility to anticipate needs before being askedSuccess Benchmark :
Sales operations feel lighter, faster, and more predictable.
6. Initiative & Growth KPIs
Measured quarterly
Tools or processes independently learned and implementedImprovement suggestions made and executedAbility to self-correct without constant feedbackGrowth in responsibility and autonomySuccess Benchmark :
The role evolves from support to ownership.
Why This Role Is Special
Direct collaboration with an experienced founder and sales leaderExposure to high-end beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brandsClear path to grow into senior sales or account leadershipLong-term opportunity with increasing responsibility and compensationRequirements
Must-Haves
Excellent written and spoken English (professional, polished, confident)Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detailProven ability to manage multiple tasks independentlyProactive mindset — you take initiative without being askedComfort with outbound sales, follow-ups, and persistenceAbility to self-teach new tools, platforms, and skillsGenuine interest in beauty, fashion, fragrance, or lifestyle brandsNice-to-Haves
Experience with CRMs (HubSpot, Monday.com, Salesforce, or similar)Background in B2B sales, wholesale, or account managementExperience working with U.S.-based clients or foundersFamiliarity with email outreach tools and lead databases