Beauty Counter Manager - Estée Lauder - Garden State Plaza
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove application instructions. So we need to parse the job description and extract relevant content.
Let's read the description:
"Job Description In the Nordstrom Beauty Department, we strive to make our customers feel their best. As a member of the Beauty community, you'll create personalized beauty experiences for customers and be part of a passionate team that values your unique skills. The Beauty Counter Manager plays a dual role – part salesperson, part teacher – while maximizing sales in their assigned beauty brand. Ideal candidates are results-oriented and thrive in a commissioned sales environment, are passionate about beauty trends and can build a customer following both in-store and digitally. A day in the life… Conduct makeup applications, skincare analyses and recommend products based on customer’s beauty goalsCollaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all customersSet and achieve personal and counter sales goals, utilizing both in-store and digital selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)Manage the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotionsBuild and maintain strong vendor relationships to maximize business resultsKeep department customer-ready through organization and cleanlinessKeep up with the latest beauty trends, products, and industry knowledge through trainings provided by Nordstrom and luxury brand partnersManage sales, refunds, exchanges, and build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts You own this if you have… Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincareExcellent ability to connect with customers, proactively handle customer concerns and contribute to a positive team environmentEmpathy and respect for all customers, providing a supportive environment during makeup and skincare applicationStrong multitasking, organization, and follow-through skillsDrive to achieve sales goals, with interest in using networking and technologyThe ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekendsHigh level of ownership, accountability, and initiativePhysical Requirements:Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pullingHandle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $26.05 - $27.10 Hourly At Nordstrom, the commission most selling employees receive varies based on the merchandise they sell. Apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%. The commission Beauty and Men’s Fragrance sales roles typically receive is 3%. We’ve got you covered… Benefits Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. © 2026 Nordstrom, Inc"
We need to remove boilerplate: legal notices, EEO, application instructions, etc. Also remove the "A few more important points..." and everything after that (legal notices, application instructions). Also remove the "Pay Range Details" paragraph that is generic but we need to keep the pay range specifics: "$26.05 - $27.10 Hourly" and commission info. Also we need to keep benefits list.
We need to structure sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements/Qualifications/Skills (maybe combine), Benefits, Pay, Schedule (if mentioned). The posting mentions flexible schedule: "The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends". That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section.
Physical Requirements maybe part of Requirements? Could be under Requirements or Qualifications. We'll include under Requirements.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content.
We need to use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading for "Beauty Counter Manager". We'll just have sections.
We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract:
About the role: first paragraph(s) describing role: "In the Nordstrom Beauty Department, we strive to make our customers feel their best. As a member of the Beauty community, you'll create personalized beauty experiences for customers and be part of a passionate team that values your unique skills. The Beauty Counter Manager plays a dual role – part salesperson, part teacher – while maximizing sales in their assigned beauty brand. Ideal candidates are results-oriented and thrive in a commissioned sales environment, are passionate about beauty trends and can build a customer following both in-store and digitally."
That's about the role.
Responsibilities: list from "A day in the life…" until before "You own this if you have…". Let's extract each duty separated by no punctuation? The text: "Conduct makeup applications, skincare analyses and recommend products based on customer’s beauty goalsCollaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all customersSet and achieve personal and counter sales goals, utilizing both in-store and digital selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)Manage the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotionsBuild and maintain strong vendor relationships to maximize business resultsKeep department customer-ready through organization and cleanlinessKeep up with the latest beauty trends, products, and industry knowledge through trainings provided by Nordstrom and luxury brand partnersManage sales, refunds, exchanges, and build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts"
We need to split into separate items. Likely each phrase before a capital letter start? We'll just make each as separate
- . Let's list:
- Conduct makeup applications, skincare analyses and recommend products based on customer’s beauty goals
- Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all customers
- Set and achieve personal and counter sales goals, utilizing both in-store and digital selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)
- Manage the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotions
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to maximize business results
- Keep department customer-ready through organization and cleanliness
- Keep up with the latest beauty trends, products, and industry knowledge through trainings provided by Nordstrom and luxury brand partners
- Manage sales, refunds, exchanges, and build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts
That seems good.
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: from "You own this if you have…" until before "Physical Requirements:"? Actually "You own this if you have…" then list of attributes. Then "Physical Requirements:" then list. We'll combine into Requirements section maybe with sub-sections? But we only allowed headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We could make one Requirements section that includes both the skill/attribute list and physical requirements. Or we could split into Requirements (skills) and Qualifications (physical). But we need to avoid thin sections. Let's make two sections: Requirements (skills/attributes) and Qualifications (physical requirements). Or we could combine into Requirements with two sub-lists but headings only allowed for those specific names. We'll do:
Requirements
with list of skill/attribute items.
Qualifications
with physical requirements list.
But we need to ensure we don't create sections with filler. Both have real content.
Let's extract skill/attribute list:
"You own this if you have… Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincareExcellent ability to connect with customers, proactively handle customer concerns and contribute to a positive team environmentEmpathy and respect for all customers, providing a supportive environment during makeup and skincare applicationStrong multitasking, organization, and follow-through skillsDrive to achieve sales goals, with interest in using networking and technologyThe ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekendsHigh level of ownership, accountability, and initiative"
We need to split into items. Likely each starts with a capital letter after previous sentence without punctuation. Let's parse:
- Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincare
- Excellent ability to connect with customers, proactively handle customer concerns and contribute to a positive team environment
- Empathy and respect for all customers, providing a supportive environment during makeup and skincare application
- Strong multitasking, organization, and follow-through skills
- Drive to achieve sales goals, with interest in using networking and technology
- The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Note: The flexible schedule item also appears in schedule section; but we can keep it here as requirement and also maybe schedule section. However schedule info is also present; we could avoid duplication by moving schedule to Schedule section and not include it in Requirements. But the requirement list includes flexible schedule as a requirement; we could keep it there and also have Schedule section referencing that. Might be duplication but okay. However we should avoid redundant content? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Duplication is okay if it's in original. But we might want to avoid repeating same sentence in two places; but it's not prohibited. However better to keep schedule info only in Schedule section and not duplicate in Requirements. But the requirement list includes that phrase; if we omit it, we lose that requirement detail. But we could keep it in Requirements and also have Schedule section that just says "Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends based on business needs." That would be duplication but still preserves info. Might be okay.
Alternatively we could treat schedule as part of Requirements and not create a separate Schedule section. But the instruction says to include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state schedule info. So we could include Schedule section
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading for "Beauty Counter Manager". We'll just have sections. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract: About the role: first paragraph(s) describing role: "In the Nordstrom Beauty Department, we strive to make our customers feel their best. As a member of the Beauty community, you'll create personalized beauty experiences for customers and be part of a passionate team that values your unique skills. The Beauty Counter Manager plays a dual role – part salesperson, part teacher – while maximizing sales in their assigned beauty brand. Ideal candidates are results-oriented and thrive in a commissioned sales environment, are passionate about beauty trends and can build a customer following both in-store and digitally." That's about the role. Responsibilities: list from "A day in the life…" until before "You own this if you have…". Let's extract each duty separated by no punctuation? The text: "Conduct makeup applications, skincare analyses and recommend products based on customer’s beauty goalsCollaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all customersSet and achieve personal and counter sales goals, utilizing both in-store and digital selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)Manage the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotionsBuild and maintain strong vendor relationships to maximize business resultsKeep department customer-ready through organization and cleanlinessKeep up with the latest beauty trends, products, and industry knowledge through trainings provided by Nordstrom and luxury brand partnersManage sales, refunds, exchanges, and build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts" We need to split into separate items. Likely each phrase before a capital letter start? We'll just make each as separate
- . Let's list:
- Conduct makeup applications, skincare analyses and recommend products based on customer’s beauty goals
- Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all customers
- Set and achieve personal and counter sales goals, utilizing both in-store and digital selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)
- Manage the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotions
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to maximize business results
- Keep department customer-ready through organization and cleanliness
- Keep up with the latest beauty trends, products, and industry knowledge through trainings provided by Nordstrom and luxury brand partners
- Manage sales, refunds, exchanges, and build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts
That seems good.
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: from "You own this if you have…" until before "Physical Requirements:"? Actually "You own this if you have…" then list of attributes. Then "Physical Requirements:" then list. We'll combine into Requirements section maybe with sub-sections? But we only allowed headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We could make one Requirements section that includes both the skill/attribute list and physical requirements. Or we could split into Requirements (skills) and Qualifications (physical). But we need to avoid thin sections. Let's make two sections: Requirements (skills/attributes) and Qualifications (physical requirements). Or we could combine into Requirements with two sub-lists but headings only allowed for those specific names. We'll do:
Requirements
with list of skill/attribute items.Qualifications
with physical requirements list. But we need to ensure we don't create sections with filler. Both have real content. Let's extract skill/attribute list: "You own this if you have… Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincareExcellent ability to connect with customers, proactively handle customer concerns and contribute to a positive team environmentEmpathy and respect for all customers, providing a supportive environment during makeup and skincare applicationStrong multitasking, organization, and follow-through skillsDrive to achieve sales goals, with interest in using networking and technologyThe ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekendsHigh level of ownership, accountability, and initiative" We need to split into items. Likely each starts with a capital letter after previous sentence without punctuation. Let's parse: - Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincare - Excellent ability to connect with customers, proactively handle customer concerns and contribute to a positive team environment - Empathy and respect for all customers, providing a supportive environment during makeup and skincare application - Strong multitasking, organization, and follow-through skills - Drive to achieve sales goals, with interest in using networking and technology - The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends - High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative Note: The flexible schedule item also appears in schedule section; but we can keep it here as requirement and also maybe schedule section. However schedule info is also present; we could avoid duplication by moving schedule to Schedule section and not include it in Requirements. But the requirement list includes flexible schedule as a requirement; we could keep it there and also have Schedule section referencing that. Might be duplication but okay. However we should avoid redundant content? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Duplication is okay if it's in original. But we might want to avoid repeating same sentence in two places; but it's not prohibited. However better to keep schedule info only in Schedule section and not duplicate in Requirements. But the requirement list includes that phrase; if we omit it, we lose that requirement detail. But we could keep it in Requirements and also have Schedule section that just says "Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends based on business needs." That would be duplication but still preserves info. Might be okay. Alternatively we could treat schedule as part of Requirements and not create a separate Schedule section. But the instruction says to include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state schedule info. So we could include Schedule section