DECIEM Retail Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $22–23/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Sales Associate in New York City to deliver prestige beauty retail experience with customer service excellence and visual merchandising expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, inspirational customer service that educates and delights shoppers in a fast-paced retail environment
- Apply technical and creative expertise to enhance the in-store customer experience and demonstrate product benefits
- Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events and promotional activities that drive sales impact
- Maintain and uphold high visual merchandising standards to ensure compelling store presentation and competitive differentiation
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems efficiently and accurately
- Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Retail sales certification or proven amateur-level retail experience with demonstrated product and sales acumen
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proof of legal right to live and work in the United States (required at interview stage)
Skills
Experience
Retail sales experience is preferred; however, candidates with amateur-level retail exposure who can demonstrate strong creative and technical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; retail sales certification is desirable but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22 to USD 23 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision); 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 participation.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like DECIEM, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Sales Associate», «Sales Advisor», «Brand Ambassador», «Client Advisor», «Beauty Consultant», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.