Benefit Cosmetics Sales Manager
- Location
- Kansas CityMissouriUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $68,000–85,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jul 22, 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.
Sales Manager role at Benefit Cosmetics in Kansas City, MO. Lead retail teams, drive sales growth, and manage budgets. $68K–$85K, full-time, hybrid.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure highest levels of customer service by coaching and developing retail teams to deliver exceptional client experiences
- Drive retail sales growth through strategic planning, in-store events, and new product launches aligned with corporate initiatives
- Monitor and maintain online ratings (Yelp, Google) averaging above 4.0 collectively
- Schedule and execute monthly training visits with retail partners utilizing prescribed training modules
- Coordinate gondola updates and merchandise displays for maximum visual impact and accessibility
- Conduct Brand Business Reviews with store directors to strategize sales growth
- Recruit, supervise, and develop store associates, aestheticians, makeup artists, and freelancers; manage turnover and productivity
- Build relationships with local cosmetology schools and retail management to develop talent pipelines
- Monitor, coach, and reinforce training in product lines, selling techniques, and in-store initiatives
- Maintain proper merchandising standards including displays, towers, and end caps
- Oversee territory budgets, expenses, and payroll procedures according to timelines
- Analyze and communicate stock concerns to ensure appropriate inventory levels
- Manage employee relations including worker's compensation and performance management in partnership with HR
- Ensure compliance with state sanitation and hygiene standards
- Provide feedback on effectiveness of strategies, tools, and products to headquarters
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of retail sales and service management experience
- Proven leadership experience with successful team coaching and development
- Strong attention to detail with ability to see the strategic whole picture
- Experience negotiating and influencing at all organizational levels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance with reliable transportation
- Active Cosmetology or Aesthetician license in Missouri preferred; if not licensed, must obtain certification within first year (company-sponsored training provided)
- E-Verify eligibility required
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of retail sales and service experience, preferably in the beauty industry or wholesale retail environments. Previous management experience leading and coaching teams required. Background in negotiation, team recruitment, and training within a fast-paced, multi-location retail setting is essential.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Active Cosmetology or Aesthetician license in Missouri preferred; if not currently licensed, the company will provide sponsored certification training to be completed within the first year of employment.
Workplace
This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, 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; various paid time off programs; employee discount and perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual performance bonus eligibility; company-sponsored professional licensing and certification training when applicable.
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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