MAC Assistant Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Assistant Store Manager in Columbia, MD – lead a sales team in prestige beauty retail with progressive career development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and developing the sales team to achieve sales, customer service, and operational targets
- Oversee daily retail operations including inventory management, cash reconciliation, and point-of-sale transactions
- Deliver inspirational and personalized customer service while mentoring Sales Associates to maintain service excellence
- Manage store/counter operations during designated shifts, including opening and closing procedures
- Monitor and support team performance metrics and provide coaching to drive achievement of sales targets
- Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards across the retail environment
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty
- Demonstrated supervisory experience with a track record of successfully coaching and mentoring team members
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Strong inventory management and cash reconciliation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to provide authentic, personalized, and inspirational customer service
- Right to live and work in the United States with documentation available upon request
Skills
Experience
Proven supervisory and retail operations experience in a fast-paced cosmetics or beauty retail environment, with demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members to achieve sales and service targets.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail management certification or cosmetics industry training preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Columbia, Maryland, USA — conveniently close to Baltimore.
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.
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