Estée Lauder Companies Store Operations Associate

West Palm Beach Florida USA

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Compensation
$17.50–22/hour
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 a dynamic Key Holder to support the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in ensuring smooth, efficient store operations and delivering inspirational customer service. The role requires strong coaching and mentoring capabilities to lead the sales team by example, demonstrating the behaviors necessary to provide personalized, authentic customer service and achieve sales and service targets. Key responsibilities include cash reconciliation at store opening and closing, retail operations oversight, and shift leadership on a rotational basis.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the sales team to demonstrate inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
  • Perform opening and closing procedures, including cash reconciliation and store security checks
  • Support the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in achieving all sales and customer service targets
  • Model exemplary retail behaviors and professional standards for the sales team
  • Manage retail operations and support point-of-sale systems during shifts
  • Work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events as scheduled

Qualifications

  • Proven retail experience, preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty
  • Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
  • Cash handling and retail reconciliation experience (desirable)
  • Previous supervisory or lead experience with coaching and mentoring capabilities (desirable)
  • Experience with retail point-of-sale software
  • Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
  • Proof of right to live and work in the United States

Skills

Cash reconciliation Point-of-sale systems Retail operations Team leadership and mentoring Customer service Cash handling

Experience

Previous retail experience, preferably within cosmetics or beauty. Prior supervisory experience is desirable but not essential; ambitious self-starters with strong retail foundations are encouraged to apply.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail or management training is advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17.50 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, 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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Estée Lauder Companies

Estée Lauder Companies Store Operations Associate

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