Clinique Counter Lead

About Clinique

Clinique, founded in 1968 and part of The Estée Lauder Companies, is a pioneering prestige beauty brand built on dermatologist-developed skincare, rigorous testing, and a promise of effective, individualized care. As an employer, Clinique offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally respected house where science, service, and innovation meet. Its teams are united by a commitment to skin expertise, inclusive beauty, and trusted client relationships, whether in retail, education, marketing, product development, or corporate functions. Employees join a culture that values precision, learning, collaboration, and the confidence that comes from helping people achieve healthy, radiant skin.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Clinique in driving sales turnover and market share through a consistent consumer focus.
• Represent a credible and professional brand image to internal and external consumers.
• Maximise sales through selling, excellent service and strong retail standards.
• Improve efficiencies by following store, brand and company procedures and guidelines.
• Understand daily and weekly targets, and remain aware of additional sales channels, including events, omnichannel and digital channels.
• Monitor competitor activity and missed opportunities; use social media effectively to drive business and protect and enhance the brand image.
• Deliver the brand strategy and an effective local plan; plan and implement local marketing and events initiatives aligned with retailer activity.
• Ensure service excellence through measures that continually and visibly improve service levels, foster a zero-complaints mindset and create a surprise-and-delight culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador, bringing brand values to life.
• Manage refunds and complaints in line with company guidelines, seeking a mutually satisfactory resolution and consulting the Area Manager where appropriate.
• Use digital tools to keep product and brand knowledge up to date, deliver consumer recruitment and retention strategies, and build a loyal consumer base.
• Maintain current product knowledge to deliver an industry-leading experience and meet consumer needs.
• Plan and maintain standards for products, housekeeping, displays, messaging and pricing; review retail standards daily.
• Complete deliveries, stock movements and related administration within agreed company timeframes.
• Complete auditable processes and administration in line with company guidelines, take corrective action in identified risk areas, and fulfil information requests accurately and on time.
• Minimise stock loss by correctly implementing and following company security policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment for consumers and comply with company and retailer policies and procedures.
• Ensure health and safety responsibilities and operational activity achieve at least an 'Acceptable' overall audit grade.
• Manage daily replenishment and take appropriate action where necessary.
• Use commercial reports to maximise sales performance and inform commercial decisions.
• Plan and deliver the visual merchandising layout in line with guidelines and agreed timescales.
• Identify stock package issues, take corrective action and inform the Area Manager when issues are outside direct control.
• Manage promotions and discounts in line with company guidelines.
• Identify trends and suggest ways to enhance product performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced retail and/or consumer-facing environment.
• Ability to drive self-development.
• Commercial understanding and awareness of the industry.
• Effective communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.

Skills

Culture

Clinique fosters a science-led, service-oriented workplace where teams are encouraged to combine dermatological expertise with empathy and personalized care. As part of a global prestige beauty environment, the brand values inclusivity, continuous learning, and high standards of professionalism, empowering employees to help clients feel confident in their skin.

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