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SAMANTHA YOUNG

Surrey,Canada

Summary

Highly motivated sales professional with over 11 years of entrepreneurial and 3 years sales experience, specializing in luxury beauty and professional haircare. After transitioning from the travel industry, an opportunity with Clarins South Africa ignited a passion for high-end beauty, which led to the launch of my own business, Transformation Studio. I bring a proven track record in luxury sales, having built and scaled a personal client base through exceptional service, product knowledge, and a consultative, relationship-first sales approach. Most recently, after my move to Canada, I've worked with top-tier salon brands including Balmain Hair Couture, where I successfully grew my Vancouver territory and became the top sales consultant out of 26 DSC's at IBSS. Known for my ability to sell through storytelling, elevate the in-salon experience, and educate teams with purpose and enthusiasm, I combine strong sales execution with a deep understanding of luxury client expectations. I'm passionate about training and empowering others, and thrive in environments where performance, brand loyalty, and people development come together.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Distributor Sales Consultant

International Beauty Services & Supplies
Vancouver, Canada
04.2022 - Current
  • Represent and grow sales for premium brands including Balmain Hair Couture, Neuma, Colorproof, Eufora, Matrix, äz, T3 and Megix10 across the Vancouver region.
  • Specialize in luxury haircare sales with a focus on storytelling, client experience, and premium brand positioning.
  • Successfully expanded territory by developing strong relationships & understanding individual salon needs.
  • Increased account performance by delivering elevated in-salon experiences, customized training, and strategic merchandising support.
  • Provide ongoing white-glove service and brand education to salons, helping stylists confidently retail and recommend luxury products.
  • Operate independently with a strong sense of ownership, organization, and brand integrity.
  • Currently enrolled in Power Sales University to continuously strengthen communication, objection handling, and sales conversion skills.

Store Manager

WEST COAST BEAUTY
Surrey, Canada
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations of a professional beauty supply retail location, ensuring a high standard of customer service and team performance.
  • Managed inventory control, visual merchandising, and store presentation in alignment with brand and seasonal promotions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences to salon professionals.
  • Worked closely with regional leadership to close the showroom at the Surrey location and ensure a smooth transition for clients.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge across professional brands including haircare, tools, color lines, and skincare.
  • Supported salon customers with business solutions, education event sign-ups, and wholesale purchasing guidance.

Beauty Salon Owner

Transformation Studio
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2009 - 12.2020

Senior Corporate Travel Agent

Tecmed Travel
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2000 - 11.2004

Junior Travel Consultant

Beachcomber Tours
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.1998 - 12.1999

Education

LCN Beauty School - Cosmetic Tattooing

LCN Beauty School
Johannesburg
06.2016

LCN Beauty School - Microneedling

LCN Beauty School
Johannesburg
06.2014

Travel Training Institute TETASA -

Travel Training Institute TETASA
Johannesburg
11.1996

Skills

  • Business development
  • Trade show representation
  • Territory management
  • Product demonstration
  • Goal oriented
  • Cold calling
  • Product knowledge
  • Sales prospecting
  • Continuous improvement
  • Product positioning
  • Client relationship management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills

Certification

Travel Training Institute TETASA Johannesburg, 11/96

Timeline

Distributor Sales Consultant

International Beauty Services & Supplies
04.2022 - Current

Store Manager

WEST COAST BEAUTY
11.2021 - 03.2022

Beauty Salon Owner

Transformation Studio
02.2009 - 12.2020

Senior Corporate Travel Agent

Tecmed Travel
01.2000 - 11.2004

Junior Travel Consultant

Beachcomber Tours
12.1998 - 12.1999

LCN Beauty School - Cosmetic Tattooing

LCN Beauty School

LCN Beauty School - Microneedling

LCN Beauty School

Travel Training Institute TETASA -

Travel Training Institute TETASA
SAMANTHA YOUNG