Benefit Cosmetics Retail Account Manager
- Location
- Salt Lake CityUtahUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $68,000–85,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
About Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is a global beauty house born in San Francisco in 1976, renowned for its witty spirit, brow expertise, and feel-good approach to makeup. As part of the LVMH family, the brand offers employees the dynamism of an entrepreneurial culture with the reach and discipline of an international luxury group. Benefit cultivates talent across retail, artistry, education, marketing, and corporate functions, valuing warmth, confidence, and commercial flair as highly as technical skill. Its teams thrive in a playful yet performance-driven environment where client experience, creativity, and inclusive self-expression shape every career journey.
Benefit Cosmetics | Retail Account Manager - Salt Lake City, UT | Lead beauty retail sales and teams in prestige cosmetics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive retail sales and service results while achieving corporate initiatives and promotional strategies across assigned territory
- Coach and develop retail teams to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain online ratings (Yelp, Google) above 4.0
- Develop and execute retail sales growth strategies, including in-store events, brand business reviews, and new product launches
- Recruit, supervise, and motivate store associates, aestheticians, makeup artists, and freelancers; manage personnel performance and reduce turnover
- Plan and conduct monthly training visits to retail accounts using Benefit-approved training modules
- Monitor inventory levels, coordinate gondola and display updates, and ensure proper merchandising across all retail touchpoints
- Oversee budget management and expense oversight for assigned territory, including payroll and timekeeping audits
- Build and maintain relationships with District Managers, Prestige Managers, General Managers, and local cosmetology schools to support recruitment
- Analyze competitive positioning and adjust retail strategies to maintain or exceed trend with market environment
- Manage employee relations concerns including worker's compensation, leaves of absence, and performance issues in partnership with Human Resources
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of retail sales and service experience, preferably in the beauty or prestige cosmetics sector
- Proven management experience leading and coaching teams with demonstrated ability to reduce turnover and improve productivity
- Strong negotiation and communication skills across all organizational levels, from counter staff to vice presidents
- Active Cosmetology or Aesthetician license (or willingness to obtain within first year of employment with company-sponsored training)
- Current valid driver's license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
- Successful completion of E-Verify background check
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of retail sales and service experience, with preference given to candidates with background in the beauty industry or wholesale retail environment. Previous management experience with demonstrated success in team leadership, coaching, and personnel development is required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Active Cosmetology or Aesthetician license preferred; if not currently licensed, the company will provide sponsored training for certification within the first year of employment.
Workplace
This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 68,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off programs; annual bonus eligibility; employee discount and perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.
Culture
Benefit Cosmetics fosters a playful, energetic workplace where creativity, confidence, and self-expression are central to the employee experience. As an employer, it combines the dynamism of a bold beauty brand with a collaborative, people-focused environment that encourages teams to delight customers, support one another, and bring a sense of fun to everything they do.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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