- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $48,000–58,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About MAC
MAC is a pioneering professional makeup authority, renowned for its artistry, inclusivity, and influential role in shaping contemporary beauty culture. Founded in Toronto in 1984 and now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, the brand empowers employees to champion self-expression, creativity, and diversity across retail, education, product innovation, and consumer experience. As an employer, MAC offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistry meets commercial excellence, encouraging talent to develop deep product expertise, client relationships, and cultural awareness. Its heritage of supporting all ages, races, and genders continues to define a workplace built on bold ideas, collaboration, and authentic individuality.
An inspirational and dynamic Assistant Store Manager is sought to support the Store Manager in leading and coaching a team of Sales Associates at MAC, driving achievement of all sales, customer service, and operational targets. The successful candidate will bring proven supervisory expertise, retail operations acumen, and a demonstrable passion for developing team members in a fast-paced prestige beauty retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and developing Sales Associates to achieve sales, customer service, and operational targets
- Provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service to drive brand loyalty and sales performance
- Oversee retail operations including inventory management, stock rotation, and cash reconciliation
- Manage point-of-sale systems and retail operations software in a fast-paced environment
- Work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events as required
- Monitor team performance and provide mentoring to help associates reach their full potential
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and security protocols
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience, preferably in cosmetics or prestige beauty
- Previous supervisory experience with a demonstrated track record of coaching and mentoring others to achieve sales and customer service targets
- Retail operations expertise including inventory management and cash reconciliation
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of right to live and work in Canada
Skills
Experience
Proven supervisory and retail operations experience gained in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty. Track record of successfully coaching and developing sales teams to exceed targets.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further retail management training or certification is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 48,000 to CAD 58,000 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, competitive incentive compensation programs, and commission/bonus plan eligibility.
Culture
MAC fosters a dynamic, artist-led workplace where creativity, individuality, and inclusive self-expression are central to the employee experience. The brand offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment in which beauty professionals are encouraged to build their artistry, connect authentically with diverse clients, and represent a bold global point of view.
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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