Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - MAC, Herald Square - Full Time

Macy's • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of a cosmetics line, including coaching a team of skilled Beauty Advisors. You will also engage with customers to learn about their beauty and style choices, enhance your creativity through customer consultation and make-up and product application, and feel satisfied when your skills and passion for beauty help you and your team reach sales targets.

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. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here
[https://employeeconnection.net/CareerSiteMedia/2024_2025_Hourly_BAAG_Macys_Bloomingdales.pdf].

Requirements

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively, providing guidance, support, and coaching to drive performance and engagement.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proficiency in vendor line(s) and beauty trends serving as a knowledgeable resource in this area.
• Analytical Skills: Capability to utilize metrics and analyze detailed reporting to develop action plans for achieving sales goals.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate open and continuous communication within the team and across functional lines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
• Creativity and Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Detail Orientation: Careful attention to detail in handling daily tasks, examining reports and making sure business goals are met
• Collaboration: Partnership with the Prestige and total Beauty team to drive line sales and deliver the customer experience
• Able to coach and provide feedback to Beauty Advisors to exceed daily goals
• Possess a passion and a business-minded attitude to succeed in a performance-based setting
• Able to resolve customer problems in a constructive and forward-looking way and of managing multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment 
• Enthusiasm for the beauty industry and the skills to provide outstanding customer care 
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining superior results
• Flexible and able to use sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality 
• Prolonged periods (at least two consecutive hours) of standing/walking around the store or department
• Frequent use of computers and handheld electronic equipment
• Reaching, including above eye level, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, reaching with arms and hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladder. 
• Lifting and moving items weighing up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teamwork to reach sales goals and elevate the customer experience
• Create lasting connections with customers who are passionate about cosmetics, beauty, and fragrance
• Review and analyze business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results
• Develop and implement business driving events to achieve department goals
• Supervise proper presentation, organization, storing, and replenishment of stock
• Sell merchandise through effective customer service techniques and professional selling skills to reach personal productivity goals
• Meet and exceed your own and the company’s sales goals
• Work well with vendors to get the best business outcomes
• Manage vendor events and promotions, including scheduling and execution
• Maintain compliance with all hygiene standards
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Benefits

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed