Beauty Counter Manager - MAC, Eastridge - Full Time

Macy's; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discounts

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

401(k) match

Performance-based incentives

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Macy's in San Jose, California is seeking a Counter Manager to lead a team of Beauty Advisors. This role emphasizes customer engagement, driving sales, and maintaining brand standards while delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of retail or leadership experience and a passion for the beauty industry. The position can be either full-time or part-time, depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Deliver exceptional customer service through personalized consultations.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and drive client development.
• Review and analyze business performance and implement growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead team and maintain a positive customer experience.
• Manage stock presentation and cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with vendors and execute promotional events.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Sales strategies

Product knowledge

Education

3-5 years of retail experience

Tools

Cash register

Handheld technology

Job description

Job Overview

As a Counter Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of Beauty Advisors while managing all aspects of a specific cosmetics brand. Your role blends leadership, creativity, and customer engagement, delivering genuine hospitality through personalized consultations, expert product application, and a deep understanding of each customer's beauty and style preferences. You inspire teamwork to drive sales and elevate the customer experience by creating meaningful, long‑lasting connections. With a strong focus on client development, you cultivate a loyal customer base through outreach, follow‑up, and consistent, personalized service.

In addition to meeting and exceeding sales goals, you analyze business performance, execute vendor events and promotions, and partner with vendors and store leadership to grow the business. You also oversee stock presentation, hygiene standards, and team performance to ensure an exceptional and polished brand experience.

How our Counter Managers spend their day…

Every day starts with a positive example. You come in energized and ready to inspire your team – wearing your name badge with pride, greeting colleagues with genuine warmth, and ensuring your counter is polished, organized, and fully prepared to welcome customers. You set the tone by reviewing daily sales goals, staying informed on new launches, top‑performing products, and current beauty trends so you’re equipped to lead with confidence, support your team, and deliver exceptional service to every customer.

On the floor, you lead through action – welcoming customers with genuine hospitality, making eye contact, and starting friendly, personal conversations that build lasting relationships.

You help maintain a shoppable space by ensuring testers are clean and well‑stocked, signage and pricing are current, and displays reflect brand standards. You lead by example, jumping in to support merchandising updates and keeping the space visually appealing and welcoming throughout the day.

You help the team finish strong – coaching them to share Loyalty benefits, making sure customers leave with everything they need, and ending each interaction with a sincere thank‑you, often using the customer's name and adding a personal touch.

You know that service starts with each other. You model collaboration, honesty, and care – supporting your peers so the whole team can better serve our customers and communities.

And we know that excellence is a journey – we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals, and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results.

Full‑time and Part‑time Hours

Full‑time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part‑time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.

Who You Are and What You Will Do

• Deliver exceptional customer service through personalized consultations and expert product knowledge
• Build lasting relationships with clients and drive client development through outreach and follow‑up
• Review and analyze business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results and implement strategies to grow business and improve results
• Plan and execute in‑store and vendor‑led events to drive traffic and engagement
• Maintain brand standards through proper merchandising, hygiene, and stock replenishment
• Responsible for acquiring new customers by opening credit accounts and sharing loyalty benefits
• Collaborate with vendors, personal stylists, and store leadership to optimize outcomes
• Resolve customer concerns in a professional and customer‑first manner
• Stay informed on new launches, best‑sellers, and beauty trends to support team education
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, and a passion for the beauty industry

3‑5 years of relevant retail, beauty, or leadership experience preferred

Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

Must be able to:

• Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co‑workers, and supervisors
• Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform

• Talk, lift, constantly move, stand, and reach with arms and hands
• Stand for at least two consecutive hours, lift at least 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders, reach, including above eye level
• Require close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register, and ability to process register transactions

What We Can Offer You

We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well‑being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through volunteer opportunities.

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance‑based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

EEO Statement

Macy’s Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.

This job description is not all‑inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.