No one in my family had a retail or marketing background. They were professionals. They didn't understand just what I was doing by going into retailing. After I started, though, it got into my blood. I knew this was what I wanted. Andrea Jung backgroundbloodfamily share on social
The game in beauty is changing so much, if your product isn't high tech or can't make a unique performance claim - plump your lips, reduce your lines, look glossy, and stay on for 24 hours - you can't go to market today. I'm not just talking about a $20 lipstick, but a $5 lipstick! Andrea Jung beautychangeclaim share on social
We also never undercut representatives' prices. A representative will always be able to sell the discounts in our core business, which are not offered at retail. So it's never more advantageous to buy there. Andrea Jung advantageousbusinessbuy share on social
Avon invented the concept of direct marketing and direct selling beauty. And that's still very valid to us. We'll have a firm that will be around for another 114 years as strongly as it was the first 114. Andrea Jung avonbeautyconcept share on social
A representative is free delivery; she's a personal beauty consultant. Some people want that high touch. Andrea Jung beautyconsultantdelivery Change image and share on social
Since I'm a mother and a wife, I have to have passion or the frustration would win out. But I love managing people. The product is second to managing the people. And marketing to consumers is so challenging because it is evolving constantly. Andrea Jung challengeconstantlyconsumer share on social
There are pros and cons of experience. A con is that you can't look at the business with a fresh pair of eyes and as objectively as if you were a new CEO. Fire yourself on a Friday night and come in on Monday morning as if a search firm put you there as a turn-around leader. Can you be objective and make the bold change? Andrea Jung boldbusinessceo share on social
I think it's critical that you feel you're working for a person who is committed to advancing your career. Andrea Jung advancecareercommit Change image and share on social
I think the economic empowerment of women that has been growing over the past decade is at the 'inflection point' with this global recession. Women are, we believe, the solution for their families in their ability to go out and increase household income. Andrea Jung abilitydecadeeconomic share on social
I can only have dinner with my girlfriends once a month instead of once a week. Andrea Jung dinnergirlfriendmonth Change image and share on social