Clinique Counter Manager

About Clinique

Clinique, founded in 1968 and part of The Estée Lauder Companies, is a pioneering prestige beauty brand built on dermatologist-developed skincare, rigorous testing, and a promise of effective, individualized care. As an employer, Clinique offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally respected house where science, service, and innovation meet. Its teams are united by a commitment to skin expertise, inclusive beauty, and trusted client relationships, whether in retail, education, marketing, product development, or corporate functions. Employees join a culture that values precision, learning, collaboration, and the confidence that comes from helping people achieve healthy, radiant skin.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Sales Associates to achieve sales, customer service and operational targets.
• Create and execute an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting, impactful in-store events, customer relationship management and leadership of a high-performing team.
• Manage the counter’s business, including business planning, consumer insights, event management, customer relationship management and front-line marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, coaching and business management skills gained in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Quality customer service skills and the ability to win people over.
• Results-oriented, with strong drive to meet objectives and standards.
• Pursues goals beyond what is required or expected.
• Recognizes others’ development needs and supports their growth.
• Anticipates, recognizes and meets customers’ needs.
• Handles difficult and tense customer service situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Guides others’ performance while holding them accountable.
• Cultivates and maintains extensive informal networks.
• Models respect, helpfulness and cooperation.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute to the team.
• Proactive and positive approach to work and tasks.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Retail sales experience.
• Team leadership experience.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Working knowledge of computerized systems, including email and Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Experience

Retail sales experience; team leadership experience; experience in strategic planning and execution. Degree of experience depends on business and store size.

Benefits

Progressive career opportunities, training and development, and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Culture

Clinique fosters a science-led, service-oriented workplace where teams are encouraged to combine dermatological expertise with empathy and personalized care. As part of a global prestige beauty environment, the brand values inclusivity, continuous learning, and high standards of professionalism, empowering employees to help clients feel confident in their skin.

About Cerulean

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