Estée Lauder Companies Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $53,760–99,940/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Estée Lauder Companies Store Manager position in Aurora, IL. Lead sales team, manage retail operations, and drive customer service excellence—full-time with competitive compensation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Associates to achieve sales, customer service, and operational targets
- Create and execute strategic business plans including sales targeting, customer retention initiatives, and in-store event execution
- Manage all retail operations including inventory management, facilities oversight, and daily cash reconciliation
- Set and monitor sales and customer service targets, conduct sales analysis, and manage staff scheduling
- Provide inspirational and personalized customer service experiences
- Recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting and relationship management
- Execute in-store promotional events and marketing initiatives
- Maintain compliance with retail point-of-sale systems and reporting procedures
Qualifications
- Proven retail management or assistant retail management experience, preferably in cosmetics or prestige beauty
- Demonstrated track record of leading teams to achieve sales and customer service targets
- Business planning experience including sales target setting, customer service metrics, sales analysis, and staff scheduling
- Retail operations expertise including inventory management, facilities oversight, and cash reconciliation
- Experience creating and executing in-store events and promotional campaigns
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Proof of right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
Proven retail management or assistant retail management experience, preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of leading teams to achieve sales and customer service targets in fast-paced retail environments, with exposure to business planning, operations management, and event execution.
Education
No specific educational qualification is explicitly required; retail management experience and demonstrated business acumen are prioritized.
Workplace
This position is based in Aurora, Illinois, USA, within easy reach of Chicago.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 53,760 to USD 99,940 per annum.
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, annual discretionary bonus with potential for overachievement based on performance.
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