Aveda - Counter Lead - Boots - 30 Hours

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Store/Retail/Counter Manager to lead, coach, and develop our team of Sales Associates to achieve all sales, customer service, and operational targets. Candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and business management skills gained in a fast-paced retail environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to be Chief Executive Officer of your own store. You will have total accountability for creating and executing an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting, impactful in-store events, exceptional customer relationship management, and the leadership of a high-performing team.

If you are an ambitious self-starter with a flair for business planning and a passion for coaching others to reach their full potential, this could be the perfect role for you and the first step towards a long-term fulfilling career with a leader in prestige beauty.

Many of our field executives and senior managers began their careers at the point of sale, and this first-level management role with exposure to business planning, consumer insights, event management, customer relationship management, and front-line marketing will provide you with the all-round skills needed to progress further within the Beauty Industry.

With a culture that values diversity of thought and people, we offer progressive career opportunities, outstanding training and development, and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Qualifications

1. Proven retail management/assistant retail management experience preferably within cosmetics.
2. The ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service.
3. Previous business planning experience including setting sales and customer service targets, sales analysis, and staff scheduling.
4. Previous retail operations experience including inventory and facilities management and cash reconciliation.
5. Proven track record of leading a team to achieve sales and customer service targets.
6. Experience in creating and executing in-store events.
7. Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced work environment.
8. Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office; applicants must be able to provide proof of right to live and work in the country if invited to attend for an interview.

Job: Retail - Store

Primary Location: GB-ENG-Southampton

Job Type: Standard

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Variable

Job Number: 2415397

Estee Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.