Estée Lauder Companies Key Holder
- Location
- MilpitasCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $17.15–22/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Key Holder position at Estée Lauder Companies prestige beauty store in Milpitas, CA. Part-time supervisory retail role with $17.15–$22.00/hour and comprehensive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor sales associates to deliver inspirational, personalized customer service while achieving sales and service targets
- Perform start-of-day and end-of-day cash reconciliation with accuracy and attention to detail
- Open and close the store on a rotational basis, ensuring compliance with operational procedures
- Support the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in maintaining efficient store operations
- Model exemplary customer service behaviors and retail best practices for the sales team
- Manage retail point-of-sale operations and transactions
- Maintain store standards and visual merchandising during assigned shifts
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience, preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
Previous retail operations experience including cash reconciliation and opening/closing procedures is desirable; prior supervisory or coaching experience is beneficial.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (inferred standard for retail supervisory role)
Workplace
The role is situated in Milpitas, California, USA — conveniently close to San Jose.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17.15 to USD 22 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, commission/bonus eligibility
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