Summary
MADI International is seeking a Salon Business Development Partner in Dubai to manage and grow a portfolio of salon and spa accounts. The role includes coaching partners on business KPIs, driving sales through launches and promotions, planning stock and merchandising, and coordinating education support. The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of relevant sales, business development, or account management experience, preferably in the professional beauty or salon industry. Local travel and a valid driving license are required.
The posting
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MADI International is looking for a commercially driven Salon Business Development Partner to manage and grow a portfolio of partner salons and spas. The successful candidate will build strong client relationships, drive sales growth, improve salon business performance, and strengthen brand presence across the professional beauty industry.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of partner salons and spas, building strong relationships with salon owners and managers.
Coach salon partners on business performance indicators, including retail-to-service ratio, retail sales per client, average ticket value, rebooking rates, and colour and back-bar product usage.
Drive sell-in and sell-through through seasonal launches, promotions, stock planning, and merchandising initiatives.
Identify salon education needs and coordinate with the Education team to improve technical skills and business performance.
Ensure compliance with brand standards, including back-bar commitment, in-salon service rituals, and visual merchandising.
Identify, recruit, and onboard new salon partners, including converting salons currently working with competitor brands.
Monitor salon performance, identify growth opportunities, and develop action plans to achieve sales targets.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is preferred.
3–5 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management within the professional beauty, haircare, or salon industry.
Proven experience managing salon or spa accounts and building relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
Strong understanding of salon business operations, retail sales, professional haircare products, and salon performance KPIs.
Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets, grow existing accounts, and acquire new business.
Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Commercially minded, proactive, and results-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to travel locally to visit salon partners as required.
Valid driving license is mandatory.