Assistant Business Manager - Gucci

Coty; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is seeking an Assistant Business Manager for their Gucci line at Selfridges in Manchester. The role involves supporting team performance, building customer relationships, and representing the brand. Ideal candidates are passionate leaders with a strong background in luxury makeup retail and sales.

Benefits

Access to My Coty Shop with discounts

8% employer pension contribution

Generous family and wellbeing policies

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Business Manager in beauty retail.
• Strong sales background with target management experience.
• Ability to build relationships with management teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager in achieving sales targets.
• Build customer relationships for influence and upselling.
• Lead by example as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Sales experience

Makeup artistry

Leadership

Job description

ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER – GUCCI

SELFRIDGES, MANCHESTER (TRAFFORD CENTRE)

FULL TIME, 37.5 HOURS A WEEK

COTY is the global leader in fragrance and the third-largest in color cosmetics. COTY’s products are sold in over 150 countries worldwide. The company is committed to social causes and minimizing its environmental impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Business Manager supports the Business Manager in achieving sales targets and ensuring excellent execution for their account. They assist in managing and motivating the team and represent the Business Manager in their absence. The ideal candidate has a strong sales background, experience in beauty, high-level make-up artistry, and preferably fragrance knowledge.

Main focus:

• Support the Business Manager in coaching and motivating the team to meet sales targets and uphold company standards on ASP, Sales Mix, and Split.
• Build customer relationships to influence, sell, and upsell.
• Lead by example as a brand ambassador, uphold brand equity, and adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Utilize iPad for email, reporting, and visual merchandising guidelines.
• Maintain commercial awareness of Coty’s business performance, competitors, and market share.

Our retail teams celebrate diversity, drawing inspiration from the varied knowledge and creativity of our people. Coty promotes an inclusive environment where everyone can express themselves and thrive, guided by fearless kindness.

The team includes a Gucci Business Manager, an Assistant Business Manager, and three Brand Ambassadors. You will collaborate with departments like Retail Management, Visual Merchandising, National Account, Regional Education, and Area Management. The team comprises passionate, positive make-up artists and fragrance experts representing our luxury brand. We seek a passionate, ambitious leader who takes pride in representing Gucci.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As an experienced Assistant Business Manager in beauty retail, you are passionate about makeup and luxury brands, and you thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Additionally, you:

• Have leadership experience supporting a beauty retail team
• Possess makeup artistry skills; fragrance experience is a plus
• Have a strong sales background with target management experience
• Can build strong relationships with the Business Manager, Store Managers, and Area Managers

OUR BENEFITS

As an Assistant Business Manager, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Access to My Coty Shop with discounts
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Generous family and wellbeing policies
• Day off on your birthday

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. A telephone or online introductory meeting
2. An initial online or in-person interview
3. A second interview
4. Offer with employment terms

ABOUT COTY

Coty is a leading global beauty company with brands across fragrance, cosmetics, skincare, and body care. We celebrate diversity and foster a culture of fearless kindness. Coty is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Join us in transforming the beauty industry!

For more information, visit www.coty.com/your-career.