Clinique Counter Manager
- Location
- Manchester England UK
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- 1, 2026
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.
Clinique Counter Manager role in Manchester, leading beauty counter sales, customer experience and team performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create an exceptional customer experience that makes clients feel valued, respected, connected and confident.
- Deliver customer service, operational and sales targets.
- Create and execute an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting, impactful in-store events and exceptional customer relationship management.
- Lead a high-performing team, coach colleagues and guide their performance while holding them accountable.
- Develop others by identifying their development needs and strengthening their capabilities.
- Anticipate, recognise and meet customers’ needs, handling difficult service situations with diplomacy and tact.
- Develop strategic plans and financial plans, and manage resources.
- Cultivate and maintain extensive informal networks.
Qualifications
- Retail sales experience; the required degree of experience depends on the size of the business or store.
- Proven leadership, coaching and business management skills gained in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Quality customer service skills and the ability to win people over.
- Results-oriented, with strong drive to meet objectives and standards and pursue goals beyond what is required or expected.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and contribute to a team.
- Proactive and positive approach to work and tasks.
- Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
- Working knowledge of computerised systems, including email and Microsoft Excel.
Skills
Experience
Retail sales experience; the required degree of experience depends on the size of the business or store.
Workplace
This position is based in Manchester, England, UK.
Benefits
Progressive career opportunities, outstanding training and development, and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
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.
About Cerulean
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