Clinique Beauty Counter Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Clinique Counter Lead (maternity cover) at Boots St Pancras, London. Full-time role driving sales and brand excellence in fast-paced retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive sales turnover and market share while maintaining consistent consumer-focused approach
- Maintain credible and professional brand image to internal and external consumers
- Maximize sales through effective selling techniques, excellent service delivery, and adherence to retail standards
- Understand and work towards daily and weekly sales targets
- Leverage additional sales avenues including events, omnichannel initiatives, and digital channels
- Monitor competitor activities and identify missed market opportunities
- Effectively manage social media to drive business results and protect brand image
- Deliver brand strategy through implementation of effective local market plans
- Plan and execute local marketing and events initiatives aligned with retailer activity
- Ensure exceptional service delivery by implementing measures to improve service levels and create a customer-centric culture
- Act as brand ambassador, ensuring brand values are represented and brought to life
- Manage refunds and complaints in accordance with company guidelines
- Utilize digital tools to maintain current product and market knowledge
- Execute consumer recruitment and retention strategies to build loyal customer base
- Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge to deliver industry-leading consumer experience
- Maintain excellent retail standards regarding product presentation, housekeeping, displays, messaging, and pricing
- Conduct daily reviews of retail standards to ensure compliance
- Complete deliveries, stock movements, and associated administration within agreed timeframes
- Implement auditable processes and administration in line with company guidelines
- Fulfill information requests accurately and within set deadlines
- Minimize stock loss through rigorous implementation of company security policies
- Maintain safe working environment for consumers and staff in compliance with company and retailer policies
- Achieve minimum acceptable grading during health and safety audits
- Manage daily stock replenishment and take appropriate corrective action
- Utilize commercial reports to inform sales performance decisions
- Execute visual merchandising layout in compliance with guidelines and timescales
- Identify stock and packaging issues and implement corrective measures
- Manage promotions and discounts in accordance with company guidelines
- Identify market trends and propose suggestions to enhance product performance
Qualifications
- Experience in fast-paced retail and/or consumer-facing environment
- Commercial understanding and industry awareness
- Effective communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills
- Ability to drive self-development
- Strong sales acumen and customer service orientation
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced retail and/or consumer-facing environment with proven ability to drive sales performance and maintain commercial awareness.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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