Clinique Field Executive, Clinique
- Location
- MinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $71,040–106,560/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Field Executive, Clinique at Estée Lauder Companies in Minneapolis, MN—sales management and retail operations role in travel retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review monthly retail sales targets and performance metrics by door with the Area Sales Operations Manager and analyze performance against objectives, sales trends, and competitive landscape
- Generate comprehensive sales reports and provide post-campaign competitive intelligence to the sales and marketing teams
- Ensure brand image and visual merchandising alignment with Clinique brand standards and philosophy across all retail counters
- Coordinate and execute setup of all promotions, in-store programs, and activities in collaboration with Area Sales Operations Manager and Store Design Visual Merchandising teams
- Provide direction and specific coaching to Beauty Advisors on selling techniques, customer service, upselling, cross-selling, and productivity improvement
- Assist Area Sales Operations Manager in recruiting, onboarding, and managing Beauty Advisor headcount and productivity to ensure adequate staffing coverage
- Conduct training and coaching on brand stories, hero products, and brand-specific concepts for Estée Lauder Companies brands using e-learning platforms and in-store meetings
- Conduct initial onboarding for new Beauty Advisors in lower-tier doors to ensure proficiency in assigned brands and the travel-retail working environment
- Monitor product trends and performance to identify sales opportunities, reporting findings to Area Sales Operations Manager and the marketing team
- Ensure all go-to-market materials and promotional elements are available in-store on time to support product launches
- Conduct general staff training at smaller doors and serve as a liaison between retail operations and the centralized Education team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3 years of relevant sales or retail experience, preferably in the travel retail industry
- Proven sales track record and ability to drive performance metrics
- Professional grooming and presentation standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills
- Comfortable with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Skype
- Willingness to travel as required
- Demonstrated empathy, agility, and can-do attitude
Skills
Experience
3 years of relevant sales or retail experience, preferably in the travel retail industry, demonstrating a proven sales track record and ability to manage retail operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Workplace
This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 71,040 to USD 106,560 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, bonus program with performance-based overachievement potential
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