Clarins Business Manager

Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Sept 30, 2026

Clarins seeks an experienced Business Manager in Horsham to lead retail operations, drive team performance, and grow the beauty business unit.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Clarins business unit to drive growth and revenue targets, taking full ownership of account performance and team accountability
  • Plan and allocate team resources effectively to deliver superior customer service and meet business objectives
  • Identify and maximize commercial opportunities through brand activations, new product launches, and promotional campaigns
  • Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels and sales performance while analyzing competitive, departmental, and store performance metrics
  • Build strong professional relationships with team members, providing coaching, mentoring, and support for individual development and career progression
  • Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to excellence in customer service and brand representation

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of management experience, ideally within beauty retail or hospitality
  • Extensive background in beauty retail or spa environments
  • Exceptional customer service skills with a demonstrated track record of customer satisfaction
  • Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members effectively
  • Strong communication and analytical capabilities

Skills

Team leadership and people management Retail business operations and P&L management Customer service excellence Sales and inventory management Brand and promotional campaign execution Performance analysis and reporting Staff coaching and development

Experience

Minimum 2 years in a management role, ideally within beauty or retail sectors. Significant hands-on experience in a beauty retail or spa environment is essential. Demonstrated success in leading retail teams and driving business growth through customer engagement and sales optimization.

Education

No specific educational qualification stated; relevant retail management or beauty industry certification would be advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Horsham, England, UK, with easy access to London.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), Clarins For You rewards and benefits platform, generous employee discount, training allocation, performance-based bonus potential up to 3%, career development opportunities, access to Employee Assistance Programme wellness services, volunteer day scheme.

About Cerulean

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Clarins

Clarins Business Manager

Horsham, UK

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