Department:
Retail
Location:
Sephora, Bluewater
Description
We are a leading skincare brand offering innovative products and treatments within retail stores. Our mission is to deliver exceptional results and experiences to our customers while fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment. We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Counter Lead to oversee and drive success across retail locations, focusing on sales performance, operational excellence, and sustainability.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Weekly Hours:
37.5 hours across 5 days - flexibility required
What Will You Do?
Sales & Productivity
* Drive sales performance across allocated retail accounts, ensuring stores achieve and exceed sales targets and productivity benchmarks.
* Maximise treatment bookings by promoting services to customers and ensuring treatment rooms are utilised to their full potential.
* Analyse sales trends and KPIs to identify opportunities and challenges, implementing action plans to maximize results.
* Plan and execute in-store events and activations to drive customer engagement, boost footfall, and achieve sales goals.
Team Development & Motivation
* Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing retail team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.
* Conduct regular one-to-one performance reviews and contribution discussions with team members to provide coaching, feedback, and clear development plans.
* Manage absence and performance effectively, addressing challenges proactively while supporting team members to succeed.
* Support new team members through their probationary period with structured training, feedback, and guidance to set them up for success.
Operational Excellence
* Ensure all stock checks are completed regularly, maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing shrinkage.
* Oversee stock management across stores, ensuring accurate records, timely replenishment, and adherence to sustainability practices.
* Create and manage rotas to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time, optimizing customer service and operational efficiency.
Customer Experience
* Focus on delivering an exceptional customer journey by ensuring teams are knowledgeable, approachable, and aligned with brand values.
* Monitor and enhance the customer experience from initial engagement to post-purchase follow-up, ensuring customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Sustainability Focus
* Contribute to the brand's short- and long-term Sustainability Goals across Climate, Biodiversity, and People pillars.
* Be mindful of the brand's sustainability pledge when ordering testers and professional-grade products, reducing unnecessary waste.
Relationship Building
* Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partner stores, acting as the key point of contact for brand operations.
* Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring the brand is consistently represented to the highest standard.
Coaching & Leadership
* Deliver in-store training sessions to enhance the team's product knowledge, customer service skills, and treatment expertise.
* Support colleagues by sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative network across stores.
The Perfect Candidate:
* NQV Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent qualification
* Good level and standard of UK/European education or equivalent
* Experience within a similar retail / store role and industry
* Experience supervising and managing a team
* Proven sales record
* Practical work experience in conducting treatments
* Good level of computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Previous experience working with a professional brand
What We Offer You*
* Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
* Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
* Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
* Company Pension Scheme
* Bonus/Commission Scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
* Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
* Much, much more
*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type