Skincare & Fragrance Supervisor

Gravity Recruit Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Oxford seeks a strong retail leader for their Skincare and Fragrance department. The role involves leading and inspiring a team of Beauty Advisors, driving sales performance, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in the beauty or retail industry, with a deep understanding of skincare and fragrance products. A competitive salary of up to £36,000 plus commission and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership or management role in beauty or retail.
• In-depth knowledge of skincare and fragrance products.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Beauty Advisors.
• Drive sales performance and ensure outstanding customer experience.
• Oversee daily operations of skincare and fragrance departments.
• Participate in setup of new stores and inventory management.
• Implement promotional campaigns and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience in beauty or retail

Knowledge of skincare and fragrance products

Exceptional customer service skills

Strong sales acumen

Organisational skills

Employee relations handling

Comfortable using technology

Flexibility in work schedule

Job description

Our client is looking for a strong retail leader to head up their Skincare and Fragrance department in Oxford.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Beauty Advisors to ensure high levels of motivation, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide continuous training and development opportunities to enhance selling skills, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set clear performance goals, and create personalised development plans to guide each team member’s growth.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and creative team environment, driving a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence in service.
• Support senior store management in managing employee relations (ER) issues, including lateness, attendance concerns, and performance‑related matters; assist in investigations, disciplinary meetings, and other related processes.

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Sales Leadership, Customer Engagement & Service Excellence

• Drive sales performance by setting and achieving individual and team sales targets while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Deliver expert skincare and fragrance consultations and personalise product recommendations, ensuring each customer feels valued and empowered.
• Proactively engage with customers to build long‑lasting relationships, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross‑selling to meet sales and customer satisfaction goals.
• Resolve customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
• Stay up to date with the latest skincare and fragrance trends, techniques, and product innovations to provide informed recommendations to customers and team members.

Operational Excellence & Strategic Execution

• Oversee the daily operations of the skincare and fragrance departments, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and stock replenishment to maintain an organised, clean and visually appealing display.
• Collaborate with store management to implement promotional campaigns, marketing activities, and seasonal events that drive traffic and sales.
• Ensure operational efficiency by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), tracking sales trends, and implementing strategies to optimise customer satisfaction and store performance, contributing to the store’s broader business goals.
• Maintain the operational standards, including loss prevention, health and absolument, protocols, and adherence to company policies.

New Store Opening Procedures

• Support the setup of the new store by participating in पश्‌क करें deliveries and stocking shelves, ensuring the smooth transition of merchandise ydy shop floor and stockroom.

Skills

• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within the beauty or retail industry, with a focus on skincare and fragrance. conflict
• In-depth knowledge of skincare and fragrance products, ingredients, brands and trends, with a passion for educating others about beauty.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, with a strong ability to build relationships, provide tailored beauty experiences, and lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Strong sales acumen, with a demonstrated ability to drive performance and meet sales targets.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge and experience in handling employee relations (ER) issues, such as lateness, performance concerns, and disciplinary processes.
• Comfortable using technology in‑store to enhance customer service and operational efficiency, including tools for inventory management, sales tracking and customer engagement.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holiday seasons as required.

With this client, you will find

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• Community, in which authenticity is embraced and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture ofštění, learning and growth, offering the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
• Work that brings fulfilment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Package

Up to £36,000 + Commission and a strong package & benefits.