- Location
- Simpsonville Kentucky USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $19.50–32.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder is a global prestige beauty house with a legacy of innovation, elegance, and entrepreneurial spirit dating back to 1946. As an employer, the company offers the opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of admired luxury and beauty brands while upholding high standards of creativity, consumer insight, and excellence. It cultivates a dynamic, inclusive workplace where talent is encouraged to lead with imagination, collaborate across cultures, and grow through learning and mobility. Guided by its heritage and a forward-looking vision, Estée Lauder appeals to professionals seeking meaningful careers in a refined, international, and purpose-driven environment.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks an inspirational and dynamic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and developing a team of Sales Associates to achieve sales, customer service, and operational targets. The role demands proven supervisory and retail operations expertise gained in fast-paced environments, with responsibility for inventory management, cash reconciliation, and driving team performance. This position serves as a gateway to a progressive career within a global leader in prestige beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in leading and coaching a team of Sales Associates
- Drive achievement of sales, customer service, and operational targets
- Manage inventory control and cash reconciliation procedures
- Provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Oversee retail operations and ensure compliance with company standards
- Mentor team members to develop their sales and customer service capabilities
- Work flexible retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience, preferably within cosmetics
- Previous supervisory experience with a demonstrated track record of coaching and mentoring
- Retail operations expertise including inventory management and cash reconciliation
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
Proven supervisory and retail operations experience in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably in cosmetics or prestige beauty. Demonstrated track record of successfully coaching and mentoring team members to achieve sales and customer service targets.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Simpsonville, Kentucky, USA, within easy reach of Lexington.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19.50 to USD 32.50 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, competitive bonus program
Culture
Estée Lauder fosters a high-performance, collaborative culture rooted in prestige beauty, innovation, and a deep understanding of consumers around the world. As an employer, the company values creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, inclusion, and continuous development, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to iconic brands while growing in a dynamic global environment.
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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