Clinique Counter Lead
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Clinique Counter Lead at Boots Reading – lead a beauty sales team, drive customer engagement, and build your retail career in prestige beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Associates to achieve sales, customer service, and operational targets
- Create and execute an agile business plan focused on customer recruitment and retention through strategic targeting and impactful in-store events
- Manage all aspects of counter operations including inventory, compliance, and performance metrics
- Drive exceptional customer relationship management and personalized service delivery at point of sale
- Develop financial plans, manage counter budgets, and optimize resource allocation
- Conduct recruitment, performance management, and accountability for team members
- Execute front-line marketing initiatives and manage customer insights to inform business decisions
Qualifications
- Proven leadership and team management experience in a retail environment
- Demonstrated coaching and development skills for direct reports
- Business management and strategic planning experience
- Retail sales experience with a track record of results
- Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources effectively
- Proficiency with computerized systems including email and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
- Ability to handle difficult customer service situations with diplomacy and tact
- High attention to detail and organizational capabilities
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
Skills
Experience
Proven leadership, coaching, and business management skills gained in a fast-paced retail environment. Experience in strategic planning and execution required. Degree of experience dependent on business and store size.
Education
Retail sales experience and team leadership background expected; educational qualifications not explicitly specified.
Workplace
This position is based in Reading, England, UK, within easy reach of London.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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