LE LABO BELFAST Counter Manager Counter Manager

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in Belfast is seeking a dynamic Counter Manager to lead, coach and develop a team of Sales Associates to meet sales, customer service and operational targets.

You will own the store’s business plan, drive customer relationships, plan in-store events and maintain high standards of service. This role offers progression in prestige beauty with strong training and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership with coaching and development ability.
• Results-driven with ability to drive sales and customer service targets.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution in retail.
• Proven ability to recruit, train and retain customers through events and CRM.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Sales Associates to meet sales, customer service and operational targets.
• Create and execute an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers.
• Plan and deliver in-store events and campaigns to drive customer engagement.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage front-line marketing activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Coaching

Business planning

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM / Computerised systems

Job description

Description
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Counter Manager to lead, coach and develop our team of Sales Associates to achieve all sales, customer service and operational targets.

Description
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Counter Manager to lead, coach and develop our team of Sales Associates to achieve all sales, customer service and operational targets.
Candidates should have proven leadership, coaching and business management skills gained in a fast paced retail environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to be Chief Executive Officer of your own store.
You will have total accountability for creating and executing an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting, impactful in-store events, exceptional customer relationship management and the leadership of a high performing team.
If you are an ambitious self-starter with a flair for business planning and a passion for coaching others to reach their full potential this could be the perfect role for you and the first step towards a long term fulfilling career with a leader in prestige beauty.
Many of our field executives and senior managers began their careers at point of sale and this first level management role with exposure to business planning, consumer insights, event management, customer relationship management and front line marketing will provide you with the all-round skills needed to progress further within the Beauty Industry.
With a culture that values diversity of thought and people, we offer progressive career opportunities, outstanding training and development and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills
• Quality customer service skills. Skilled at winning people over
• Results oriented, with high drive to meet objectives and standards
• Pursue goals beyond what is required or expected of them
• Senses Others' Development Needs And Bolsters Their Abilities
• Anticipates, recognizes, and meets customers' needs
• Handles difficult and tense customer service situations with diplomacy and tact
• Guides the performance of others while holding them accountable
• Cultivate and maintain extensive informal networks
• Models team qualities like respect, helpfulness, and cooperation
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously and contribute to the team
• Proactive and positive approach to work and tasks
• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion when dealing with people

Qualifications / Knowledge

• Retail sales experience.
• Teamleadership
• degree of experience dependent on business/Store size.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources
• Working knowledge of a computerised system including email, Microsoft Excel