- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 7, 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 is seeking a Counter Manager to lead, coach and develop Sales Associates while delivering sales, customer service and operational targets. The role owns counter business planning, customer recruitment and retention, in-store events, customer relationship management and team performance. It offers exposure to business planning, consumer insights, event management and front-line marketing, with career development and training opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop 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, impactful in-store events, customer relationship management and leadership of a high-performing team.
- Guide team performance and hold team members accountable.
- Anticipate, recognise and meet customers’ needs, including handling difficult customer service situations with diplomacy and tact.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership, coaching and business management skills gained in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Retail sales experience; the required degree of experience depends on the business and store size.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
- 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.
- Ability to recognise others’ development needs and strengthen their capabilities.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain extensive informal networks.
- Ability to model respect, helpfulness and cooperation.
- High attention to detail and 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.
Skills
Experience
Retail sales experience; the required degree of experience depends on the business and store size.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Reading, England, UK, with easy access to London.
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Benefits
Progressive career opportunities, 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.
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