Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Clinique, Bellevue Square - Full Time

About the role

Be part of an amazing story Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team of Beauty Advisors while managing all aspects of a specific cosmetics brand.
• Become a positive example by coming in energized and ready to inspire your team, greeting colleagues with genuine warmth, and ensuring your counter is polished, organized, and fully prepared to welcome customers.
• Set the tone by reviewing daily sales goals, staying informed on new launches, top-performing products, and current beauty trends - so you're equipped to lead with confidence, support your team, and deliver exceptional service to every customer.
• Lead through action by welcoming customers with genuine hospitality, making eye contact, and starting friendly, personal conversations that build lasting relationships.
• Maintain a shoppable space by ensuring testers are clean and well-stocked, signage and pricing are current, and displays reflect brand standards.
• Jump in to support merchandising updates and keep the space visually appealing and welcoming throughout the day.
• Finish Strong by coaching the team to share Loyalty benefits, making sure customers leave with everything they need, and ending each interaction with a sincere thank-you, often using the customer’s name and adding a personal touch.
• Model collaboration, honesty, and care - supporting your peers so the whole team can better serve our customers and communities.
• Strive to improve every day, take pride in your work, achieve sales goals, and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results.

Requirements

• Deliver exceptional customer service through personalized consultations and expert product knowledge.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and drive client development through outreach and follow-up.
• Review and analyze business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results and implement strategies to grow business and improve results.
• Plan and execute in-store and vendor-led events to drive traffic and engagement.
• Maintain brand standards through proper merchandising, hygiene, and stock replenishment.
• Acquire new customers by opening credit accounts and sharing loyalty benefits.
• Collaborate with vendors, personal stylists, and store leadership to optimize outcomes.
• Resolve customer concerns in a professional and customer-first manner.
• Stay informed on new launches, best-sellers, and beauty trends to support team education.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, and a passion for the beauty industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant retail, beauty, or leadership experience preferred.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to: Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors; Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English.

Skills

• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match to invest in your future.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development.
• Volunteer opportunities.

Pay

Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include Merchandise discounts, Performance-based incentives/bonuses, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.

Schedule

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability.