Clinique Counter Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sept 22, 2026
Clinique Counter Manager position at Boots Exeter High Street – 37.5 hrs/week temporary role. Lead sales team and drive prestige beauty retail excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coach a team of Sales Associates to achieve sales, customer service, and operational targets
- Create and execute an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting and in-store events
- Manage customer relationship strategies and deliver exceptional service to drive loyalty and repeat business
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing team members while maintaining accountability for performance
- Oversee financial planning, resource management, and budget allocation for the counter
- Conduct in-store events and promotional activities to drive consumer engagement and sales
- Maintain inventory, visual merchandising, and operational standards at the counter
- Generate consumer insights and implement strategic recommendations to enhance counter performance
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience with demonstrated team leadership
- Strategic planning and business execution capability
- Financial planning and resource management experience
- Proficiency with computerised systems, email, and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior customer service orientation and ability to resolve complex situations diplomatically
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain networks
- High attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities
- Results-oriented mindset with drive to exceed objectives and standards
Skills
Experience
Experience in a fast-paced retail environment with proven leadership and coaching capabilities. Degree of experience dependent on business and store size; prior point-of-sale supervisory or management experience preferred.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Exeter, Devon, UK.
About Cerulean
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