Kendo Brands Supervisor

KENDO; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kendo Brands Supervisor at Sephora Meadowhall leads the team of Makeup Artists, ensuring brand guidelines are met, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This role reports to the Area Manager - North and involves planning staffing rotas, driving sales, and managing testers and samples within budget while building a loyal clientele base.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years retail supervisory experience in luxury retail.
• Proven makeup artistry background at a high level.
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning.
• Ability to build and execute clientele strategy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and motivate a team of Makeup Artists, including staffing rotas and coaching.
• Lead team to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales.
• Oversee sales goals and payroll investment to achieve financial targets.
• Develop a strategic plan to grow the brand business within the store.
• Build strong relationships with Sephora management and Kendo to share best practices.
• Develop ongoing programs to improve sales, artistry and service skills.
• Manage testers and samples in store while maintaining budget.
• Model a professional, ethical approach aligned with brand guidelines.
• Foster collaboration with store partners to maximise results.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Retail leadership

Sales goals

Staff development

Customer service

Brand knowledge

Job description

Position:

Kendo Brands Supervisor

Location:

Sephora, Meadowhall

Hours:

30 hrs

Summary

As a true ambassador for all Kendo Brands in Sephora, the Supervisor will support the business and lead the team in store. This role is responsible for the management of Retail Artists and ensures that the team represents the brand according to guidelines; working closely with the Sales & Education Executive in planning staffing rotas and coverage within budget; driving daily/weekly/monthly/annual sales goals; managing testers, samples, and other non-sellable goods within budget; and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This position reports to the Area Manager - North.

Kendo Brands:

Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Hair, Fenty Fragrance and Ole Henriksen

REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide, inspire and motivate a team of full/part time Makeup Artists including staffing rotation schedules, coaching of sales & artistry skills, and set individual sales goals.
• Set the example in exceptional product knowledge and service; lead team of Artists to create a flawless customer experience and a build a loyal clientele base to drive sales.
• Oversee sales goals and payroll investment to achieve financial goals.
• Take a strategic approach to building and developing the brand business within the store.
• Build strong, effective relationships with Sephora management and within Kendo to drive strong business results and implement best practices.
• Develop a plan to continually develop and refine the sales, artistry and customer service skills of the team.
• Manage the testers and samples in store.
• Models respect, initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility at all times; representing the brand in a professional and ethical manner at all times, following all Kendo, brand and Sephora guidelines.
• Builds effective, positive and collaborative relationships quickly with team and store partners.
• Excellent personal grooming standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working in a luxury store environment.
• Accomplished, high level make‑up artistry background.
• At least 2 years of retail experience, at the same level Supervising an account.
• Proven ability to be strategic with strong business acumen.
• Can demonstrate experience of building and executing clientele strategy.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff including conflict/resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in forward planning and achievement of financial goals.
• Strong customer service, clientele, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Have strong commercial awareness.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-starter.
• Confident and professional.
• Must be a candidate who demonstrates a real knowledge and passion for the beauty industry
• Someone who is adaptable.
• Energetic, modern, with a firm yet fair approach.
• Demonstrates a drive for results.
• Conducts self in a professional and courteous manor to maintain positive brand image.