- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Valentino
Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its couture heritage, expressive elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the Maison unites artisanal expertise with contemporary creative ambition. As an employer, Valentino offers a professional setting where design, atelier craftsmanship, merchandising, retail and corporate functions contribute to a globally recognised identity. Its teams translate a rich Roman legacy into collections and client experiences, making the house a compelling environment for professionals drawn to the interplay of cultural heritage, meticulous execution and evolving expressions of luxury.
Valentino seeks a Beauty Counter Supervisor in Foshan to lead sales, service, consumer relationships, counter operations and team performance. The role is full-time and includes managing inventory, compliance, staffing and team development while upholding brand knowledge and standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coach the team to achieve sales targets; manage, allocate and track performance metrics.
- Improve counter service standards, deliver an excellent consumer experience and strengthen consumer engagement.
- Manage consumer relationships at the counter and develop plans for client retention and new customer acquisition.
- Maintain effective partnerships with department stores and shopping centres, support their initiatives and strengthen the brand’s reputation in the local retail area.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity, identify the counter’s strengths and uncover sales opportunities.
- Ensure the counter and team members comply with company policies and protect the brand image.
- Use and maintain beauty retail systems, beauty equipment and digital tools relevant to the counter.
- Manage counter merchandise and inventory, ensuring accurate stock counts and records.
- Track team performance, identify gaps, coordinate training, recommend solutions and coach team members.
- Manage, motivate and develop team members.
- Ensure staffing levels meet business needs and allocate shifts and tasks appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with team members, relay information in both directions, build team loyalty, encourage openness and collaboration, and maintain strong morale.
- Maintain brand and product knowledge; embody brand culture and values; understand beauty-market and consumer trends; follow company and brand policies and procedures; use digital tools; and apply BA team-management processes and guidelines, including familiarity with the employee handbook.
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for the beauty retail industry.
- Strong communication and clear verbal expression.
- Strong people-management ability.
- A strong service orientation.
- Reflective, resilient and goal-oriented about career development.
- More than 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Skills
Experience
More than 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Benefits
Brand-specific professional training courses and a comprehensive group training system; performance bonuses; statutory social insurance and housing fund; supplementary commercial medical insurance; regular company benefits, including holiday benefits, employee purchase programmes and free products; paid annual leave and sick leave.
Culture
Valentino’s workplace culture is rooted in its Roman couture heritage, combining creative expression with exacting craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Its professional environment brings together design, atelier and business expertise around a shared ambition to interpret the Maison’s distinctive identity through a contemporary vision of luxury.
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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