Beauty Counter Manager - Valley Fair
About The Position
Nordstrom is hiring Beauty Counter Managers for brands including Chantecaille, Christian Louboutin, Estée Lauder, La Prairie, and others. In the Nordstrom Beauty Department, the role is to create personalized beauty experiences for customers and contribute to a passionate, inclusive team. The Beauty Counter Manager combines sales and teaching, maximizing sales for an assigned beauty brand. The role suits results-oriented candidates who thrive in commissioned sales, follow beauty trends, and can build a customer following both in-store and digitally. The position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses. The listed pay range is $28.50–$29.65 per hour; offers depend on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Beauty and Men’s Fragrance sales roles typically receive 3% commission. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincare.
- Ability to connect with customers, proactively handle 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 and interest in using networking and technology.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role: continuous movement for 6–8 hours per shift, frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing, and reaching; frequent hand use for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling; handling bulky or awkward items, including reaching and lifting overhead; regularly lifting up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Conduct makeup applications and skincare analyses, and recommend products based on customers’ beauty goals.
- Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for customers.
- Set and achieve personal and counter sales goals using in-store and digital selling tools, including 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 the department organized, clean, and customer-ready.
- Stay current on beauty trends, products, and industry knowledge through training provided by Nordstrom and luxury brand partners.
- Manage sales, refunds, and exchanges, and build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, retirement, and paid time away.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources.
- 401(k).
- PTO accruals and holidays.
- Possible performance-based incentives or bonuses; eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
