Beauty Manager

JCPenney; Ames (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Term life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

401(k) match

Employee discount

Job summary

JCPenney in Ames, Iowa is seeking a Beauty Manager to lead a team, analyze performance, and create engaging beauty experiences. You will coach your associates, maintain visual standards, and drive customer satisfaction while delivering results.

The role offers bonus eligibility under the Management Incentive Plan along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and coaching staff.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and drive results.
• Familiarity with store visual standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team: Provide frequent coaching and feedback, set clear expectations, recognize individual contributions, motivate associates, and empower team members to make confident business decisions.
• Analyze business performance: Review sales reports, business metrics, and other available information to understand performance trends, identify opportunities, and take action to improve results.
• Support talent management: Identify and recruit talented individuals in the local market and actively seek candidates for open positions.
• Maintain visual standards: Walk the sales floor regularly to ensure merchandise is clean, organized, and presented according to JCPenney visual standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service: Engage with customers, understand their needs, and work with your team to create positive and memorable shopping experiences.
• Execute monthly animations: Partner with store leadership and your team to prepare for upcoming merchandise presentations, layouts, and promotional sets while ensuring an engaging experience for customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Job description

Locations: Ames, Iowa

Categories: Store Hourly Positions

Req ID: 9563

Posted Date: 9/18/2026

Overview

Beauty Manager

JCPenney

Do you enjoy leading a team, driving business results, and creating exceptional experiences for customers? Are you passionate about beauty and interested in understanding what makes a business successful?

If so, a Beauty Manager at JCPenney may be the right opportunity for you.

As a Beauty Manager, you will lead your team, analyze business performance, develop talent, maintain strong visual standards, and create an engaging shopping experience for every customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team: Provide frequent coaching and feedback, set clear expectations, recognize individual contributions, motivate associates, and empower team members to make confident business decisions.
• Analyze business performance: Review sales reports, business metrics, and other available information to understand performance trends, identify opportunities, and take action to improve results.
• Support talent management: Identify and recruit talented individuals in the local market and actively seek candidates for open positions.
• Maintain visual standards: Walk the sales floor regularly to ensure merchandise is clean, organized, and presented according to JCPenney visual standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service: Engage with customers, understand their needs, and work with your team to create positive and memorable shopping experiences.
• Execute monthly animations: Partner with store leadership and your team to prepare for upcoming merchandise presentations, layouts, and promotional sets while ensuring an engaging experience for customers.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

• Prioritize customers' unique needs.
• Provide excellent service and create positive experiences.
• Remain approachable, accessible, and responsive.

Critical Thinking

• Apply company and functional knowledge to business decisions.
• Gather information, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Use facts and data to make effective recommendations.

Drives Improvement

• Generate and test ideas that improve business performance.
• Learn from setbacks and remain open to feedback.
• Recognize accomplishments and provide candid, constructive coaching.

Produces Results

• Establish clear goals and measure performance against them.
• Prioritize effectively and follow through on commitments.
• Remain flexible and adaptable when faced with obstacles or change.

What We Offer

• Eligibility for a bonus under the Management Incentive Plan
• Competitive benefits package for eligible associates, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Term life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discount on JCPenney merchandise

*Eligibility requirements apply. For complete information regarding paid vacation and other benefits, visit yourjcpbenefits.com.

About JCPenney

JCPenney is a shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, JCPenney offers fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands, along with personal services including salon, portrait, and optical.

With more than 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, JCPenney and its associates are committed to serving customers where, when, and how they want to shop.

Join JCPenney and help lead a team that delivers exceptional beauty experiences for every customer.

Pay Range

USD $16.49 - USD $23.56 /Hr.