- Location
- Mebane North Carolina USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $21–35/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks an inspirational Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading and coaching a sales team to achieve all sales, customer service, and operational targets. The ideal candidate brings proven supervisory and retail operations expertise from a fast-paced beauty or cosmetics environment, with a demonstrated ability to mentor staff and drive performance in inventory management, cash reconciliation, and point-of-sale operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and developing the sales team to achieve sales and customer service targets
- Drive retail operations including inventory management, cash reconciliation, and loss prevention
- Provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service and ensure team members do the same
- Mentor and coach Sales Associates to reach their full potential and sales performance goals
- Manage retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Train team members on point-of-sale software and operational procedures
- Maintain store presentation and visual merchandising standards
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience, preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience with a track record of coaching and mentoring
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Retail operations experience including inventory management and cash reconciliation
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably in cosmetics or prestige beauty retail, with a proven track record of coaching and mentoring team members to achieve sales and customer service targets.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further retail management certification or training is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Mebane, North Carolina, USA, within easy reach of Greensboro.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21 to USD 35 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, competitive incentive compensation programs, commission and bonus eligibility.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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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