Benefit Cosmetics Sales Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Achieve retail sales goals for assigned accounts by analyzing performance data and formulating action plans to address gaps and capitalize on market opportunities
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations, providing ongoing coaching, training, and performance management to support team member growth and engagement
• Serve as primary point of contact for all assigned retail partners, building trust and providing strategic guidance to achieve business targets while preserving brand equity
• Oversee retail operations including inventory management, visual merchandising, and promotional programming to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Administer and monitor budgets within assigned markets, controlling travel and entertainment expenses and maintaining audit readiness
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional client experiences across all locations, cultivating positive relationships with key clients and stakeholders to enhance brand loyalty
• Plan and execute new product launches and company programs focused on achieving retail results and market penetration
• Analyze business trends and competitor activities within the assigned territory to identify growth opportunities and strategic improvements
• Maintain compliance with internal control policies and foster a collaborative work environment that promotes accountability, performance culture, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of beauty sales or related retail experience (3+ years preferred)
• Proven track record of achieving sales, service, and performance goals in a retail or account management context
• Current and valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Valid proof of insurance
• Authorization to work in the United States and ability to pass E-Verify
• Cosmetology or Aesthetician license preferred; company-sponsored training available if not currently licensed
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and select holidays as business needs require
• Ability to travel within assigned geography by air, up to 4 days per week

Skills

Experience

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in beauty sales, retail management, or a closely related field; 3+ years strongly preferred. Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales and service goals, managing retail accounts, and driving performance in a commission or incentive-based environment. Direct supervisory experience with teams of varying sizes is highly valuable.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Cosmetology or Aesthetician license strongly preferred; if not currently held, company-sponsored training and licensing support will be provided to qualified candidates.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 68,000 to USD 93,500 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; various paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; sales incentive bonus and commission eligibility.

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.

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