Estée Lauder Counter Manager - Prestige Beauty
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Beauty Advisor at Estée Lauder, Selfridges London - 10-month FTC, 37.5 hrs/week in prestige beauty retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver inspirational, personalized, and authentic beauty consultations to customers in a fast-paced retail environment
- Apply creative and technical makeup artistry expertise to enhance customer experiences and drive sales
- Collaborate with the counter team to execute high-impact in-store events and product launches
- Maintain visual merchandising standards to ensure competitive differentiation and brand excellence
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and manage transactions with accuracy and efficiency
- Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Makeup artistry qualification or previous retail makeup experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capacity to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events in a dynamic environment
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
While certification in makeup artistry or prior retail makeup experience is desirable, candidates with amateur-level experience who demonstrate high creative and technical expertise are welcomed and will receive comprehensive training.
Education
Makeup artistry qualification is preferred but not required; candidates with demonstrated creative and technical expertise at any level are encouraged to apply.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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