- Location
- Central Valley New York USA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.15–28.58/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.
This part-time keyholder position at Estée Lauder Companies offers a unique opportunity to blend creative expertise with technical proficiency in a prestigious beauty retail environment. The role combines customer-facing sales responsibilities with operational duties, including store opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and point-of-sale operations. The successful candidate will deliver personalized, inspirational customer experiences while collaborating with a high-performing team to execute in-store events and maintain elevated visual merchandising standards that differentiate the location from competitors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized and inspirational in-store customer experiences that educate and delight patrons across the Estée Lauder portfolio of prestige beauty brands
- Execute point-of-sale transactions with accuracy and professionalism using retail POS software
- Perform store opening and closing procedures, including security protocols and cash reconciliation as a keyholder
- Collaborate with team members on in-store events and visual merchandising initiatives to maintain high aesthetic and operational standards
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care product lines to inform customer recommendations
Qualifications
- Certification or demonstrated experience in retail sales, or amateur-level experience combined with creative and technical expertise
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Experience with retail point-of-sale (POS) software systems
- Availability to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Proof of legal right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
Retail sales experience is preferred; however, applicants demonstrating amateur-level experience combined with creative and technical expertise are also welcome to apply. Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software is required.
Education
No formal education requirement specified; retail certification or equivalent training is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Central Valley, New York, USA, within easy reach of Albany.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17.15 to USD 28.58 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 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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