- Location
- Woluwe Brussels-Capital Region Belgium
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- 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.
Department Store Manager for Estée Lauder Companies, responsible for achieving budgetary objectives and capitalizing on all commercial opportunities to deliver exceptional results. The role involves coaching and motivating individual teams to manage their counters successfully while preparing them for career advancement. The incumbent drives retail sales performance for ELC brands, stimulates teams to meet and exceed targets, analyzes business performance through KPI monitoring, and ensures exceptional customer experience at every counter touchpoint. Market trend analysis, brand strategy execution, optimal team organization, counter appearance supervision, and adherence to merchandising guidelines, hygiene, and safety standards are integral to the position.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in retail management or cosmetics retail environment
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to lead and motivate large teams
- Proficiency in retail and store KPIs and performance management
- Analytical, commercial, and organizational mindset
- Structured working methodology with strong attention to detail
- Stress resilience and solutions-oriented approach
- Passion for cosmetics and beauty products
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Fluent in French and English
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of retail management experience, preferably in the cosmetics and beauty industry.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The role is situated in Woluwe, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium — conveniently close to Brussels.
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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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