Area Manager, New Jersey 1 - Full Time

Bluemercury • Montclair, NJ

77d

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate Area Manager to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in enhancing our customers' beauty experiences by leading your team to provide exceptional service, in-depth product knowledge, and expert beauty advice. As a Bluemercury Area Manager you drive sales and optimize customer service throughout your client interactions while building relationships. You are a beauty advocate who consistently role models a best-in-class service experience by assisting our clients and meeting their beauty needs and by empowering your team to exceed clients' expectations. Your keen awareness of current trends and ability to connect with others makes you an essential colleague on the Bluemercury team. You will serve as the Store Manager in your home store and also as a multi-unit leader for several other nearby stores. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for elevating retail experiences, driving innovation, and shaping the future of the beauty industry, we encourage you to apply for this Area Manager role. Join Bluemercury and be at the forefront of revolutionizing the way our customers experience beauty. The Temporary Area Manager will perform the same functions and have the same responsibilities as a regular Area Manager, just on a temporary basis.

Requirements

• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to connect and down the organizational ladder to share knowledge.
• Passion for beauty and staying updated with the latest trends and products.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, Saturdays, and holidays.
• Critical thinking, strategic partnerships, inspirational leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and share knowledge.
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• 2-3 years of retail management experience is required, beauty industry preferred.
• Advanced authority and expertise in successful retail team leadership required.
• Ability to efficiently travel between locations on a weekly basis.
• Time management excellence to manage competing priorities, teams, and locations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate consistent team and individual communication to ensure collective knowledge to all members of the team and central business partners.
• Share the brand vision and the business challenges, give meaning and empowerment to the team while holding them accountable to the highest standards.
• Exemplify our client-first service model in all interactions, hyper-personalize your approach to building relationships with colleagues, clients, and visitors.
• Be the subject matter expert for your team by analyzing the business, developing strategies to drive KPI success, delegating, and celebrating progress towards the goals.
• Utilize coaching skills, empathy, performance management, and continuous improvement strategies to involve your direct reports in their own success.
• Build relationships in your area to plan for and recruit a talent bench; this includes succession planning.
• Execute all operational tasks with proficiency, advocate for knowledge-sharing and teamwork between all team members.

Benefits

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment.
• Empowerment to perform impactful work with tangible results.
• Competitive pay; including commission and bonus opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts and gratis.
• Paid time off (PTO) for full time hourly employees.
• Coverage across medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
• Advancement opportunities and mentorship to grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and financial literacy resources).
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs), give-back/volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees