Retail Cosmetics Counter Manager - Clinique, Culver City Center - Full Time

Job Overview

As a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of a cosmetics line, including coaching a team of skilled Beauty Advisors.

You will also engage with customers to learn about their beauty and style choices, enhance your creativity through customer consultation and make-up and product application, and feel satisfied when your skills and passion for beauty help you and your team reach sales targets.

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal / financial advice)
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• Paid Time Off
• Fully-Funded education benefits - may include 100% of tuition, books, and fees
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back / volunteer opportunities

What You Will Do

• Inspire teamwork to reach sales goals and elevate the customer experience
• Create lasting connections with customers who are passionate about cosmetics, beauty, and fragrance
• Review and analyze business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results
• Develop and implement business driving events to achieve department goals
• Supervise proper presentation, organization, storing, and replenishment of stock
• Sell merchandise through effective customer service techniques and professional selling skills to reach personal productivity goals
• Meet and exceed your own and the company’s sales goals
• Work well with vendors to get the best business outcomes
• Manage vendor events and promotions, including scheduling and execution
• Maintain compliance with all hygiene standards

Skills You Will Need

• Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively, providing guidance, support, and coaching to drive performance and engagement.
• Subject Matter Expertise : Proficiency in vendor line(s) and beauty trends serving as a knowledgeable resource in this area.
• Analytical Skills : Capability to utilize metrics and analyze detailed reporting to develop action plans for achieving sales goals.
• Communication : Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate open and continuous communication within the team and across functional lines.
• Interpersonal Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
• Creativity and Strategic Thinking : Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Detail Orientation : Careful attention to detail in handling daily tasks, examining reports and making sure business goals are met
• Collaboration : Partnership with the Prestige and total Beauty team to drive line sales and deliver the customer experience

Who You Are

• Able to coach and provide feedback to Beauty Advisors to exceed daily goals
• Possess a passion and a business-minded attitude to succeed in a performance-based setting
• Able to resolve customer problems in a constructive and forward-looking way and of managing multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for the beauty industry and the skills to provide outstanding customer care
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining superior results
• Flexible and able to use sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience

Essential Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods (at least two consecutive hours) of standing / walking around the store or department
• Frequent use of computers and handheld electronic equipment
• Reaching, including above eye level, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, reaching with arms and hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladder.
• Lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
30+ days ago