Latest Vacancies at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Position Summary:

• The Expert represents the image, products and culture of the company to the customer.
• Their primary responsibility is customer service and sales, achieved through exceptional communication skills and skin knowledge, maintaining the store environment and operations and assisting with administrative duties.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create opportunities to ensure sales targets are met
• Recruit new customers by collaborating with high-end Brands
• Drive new product Launches and promotional offers to ensure a 100% sell- through
• Plan and execute on counter events to achieve sales targets
• Provide welcoming, personal, professional service to all customers at all times.
• Ensure customers are treated professionally at all times: luxury look, luxury approach, luxury experience and luxury finish
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, listen to the customer, ask questions, investigate preferences and make the experience interactive to maintain the La Mer service standards
• Suggest groups of appropriate products to meet and exceed customer’s needs
• Assist customers with product and services selection and information.
• Strive to always surprise and delight customers by offering services and smart sampling to meet their needs
• Obtain customer data for CRM system or other client list as required.
• Continue to build Customer relationship by booking follow-up appointments
• Invite customers to on counter events to strengthen Brand loyalty
• Give great internal customer service and develop good working relationships with colleagues.
• Attend work as per counter plan
• Arrive at work 15 min before shift start and ensure that face are fully made up and that you are adhering to the uniform guidelines
• Be punctual and manage time on counter effectively ensuring 2 x 15min tea breaks and 1x hour lunch break per 8 hour working day
• Ensure personal hygiene levels are at high standard
• To familiarise yourself with company information, code of conduct  and store information and rules
• Adhere to proper security procedures regarding handling of cash and assets
• Submit HR documentation as per HR deadlines
• Record your personal sales daily and accurately
• Record daily all customer information accurately and capture correct information on CRM
• Transfer your daily sales to the counter manager’s book
• Achieve  the required IPT
• Conduct a minimum of 4 services per day
• Book a min of 75% of customers seen back for a follow-up appointment
• Book and recruit new customers for on and off counter Special Event
• To keep levels of product knowledge high by reviewing the product portfolio regularly
• Actively participate in La Mer training sessions and partnered store mandatory training sessions.
• All customer returns to be handled according to policy
• Ensure display is per merchandising guideline
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain tester units in proper schematic order
• Ensure discontinued stock and testers are removed
• Ensure all testers are clean and in good condition
• Ensure cleaning tools are stocked and in good condition
• Assist in tidiness of drawers and cupboards and all back areas
• Ensure counters, shelves and cupboards are kept clean and dust free at all time
• Actively participate in cleaning display units, tools and testers throughout the day, and more thoroughly at night to prepare for next day’s business.
• Inform management of any store maintenance
• Immediately report Health and Safety issues which might lead to accidents.
• Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
• Communicate low stock and out of stocks to the Counter Manager and AE
• Assist in the proper rotation of stock
• Assist in weekly stock counts of the Top sku’s and compare to in store systems (Retek or Click view)
• Ensure there is sufficient stock for all promotions and events
• Monitor and Control tools, testers and stock that are kept in stock rooms
• To complete required admin and submit within deadline to ensure accurate reporting
• Accurate CRM information to improve communication to customers
• Accurate stock counts to improve DI
• To submit Payroll admin accurate to ensure correct salary payment
• To be aware of Competitor activity
• To be aware of competitor performance to improve awareness to gain market share
• Analyse competitor events to ensure future improvements and successes of own events
• Improve business acumen
• Know and understand counter and personal goals
• Know counter ranking overall and within treatment category
• To understand business environment and to think strategically to formulate a plan to achieve goals
• As a La Mer Expert you are required to teach and empower customers
• Lead yourself to act as a role model to colleagues
• Leverage on your strength to be an example to others
• Strive for excellence in execution to ensure future development

Qualifications

• Requirements:Grade 12
• Retail Cosmetics ExperienceMust have Skincare BackgroundMust have Luxury Brands ExperienceAbility to work retail hours

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Position Summary:

•  Achieve all Brands key performance indicators and targets through make up service offerings in store
• Provides high touch service to all customers at all times to deliver personalized service dependent on customer’s needs across all generations and all ethnicities.
• Fosters excellent working relationships on counter and with the wider business and retailer.
• Drive transactions by proactively promoting new products and additional tasks.
• Achieves the brand expectation for appointment and bookings.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Customer Service & Sales
• Provide welcoming, personal, professional service to all customers at all times.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, listen to the customer, ask questions, investigate preferences and make the experience interactive.
• Suggest groups of appropriate products and colours to meet and exceed customer’s needs.
• Assist customers with product and services selection and information.
• Perform professional and appropriate makeup applications to achieve the look the customer desires.
• Inform customers of available services, M.A.C consciousness programs and philosophies.
• Obtain customer data for M.A.C addict book or other client list as required.
• Meet your individual responsibility for your appropriate contribution to the team’s goals in terms of service, sales and company objectives.
• Adhere to current “good counter practices”.
• Give great internal customer service and develop good working relationships with colleagues.
• Be punctual and manage time on counter effectively.
• Keep informed about products, company information and store information.
• Actively participate in store theme days, events and new product launches.
• Achieve Skills Certification requirements.
• Actively participate in M.A.C training sessions and partnered store mandatory training sessions.
• Assist in Inventory Management
• Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
• Communicate low on stock and out of stocks to the Retail Manager.
• Assist in the proper rotation of stock
•  Maintaining work environment
• Actively participate in cleaning displayer units, tools and testers throughout the day, and more thoroughly at night to prepare for next day’s business.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain tester units in proper schematic order, replace products once authorized by manager.
• Replace any broken or damaged products authorized by
• Manager.
• Maintain proper placement and condition of merchandise on counter, in stock rooms and all stock holding areas.
• Inform management of any store maintenance or Health and Safety issues which might lead to accidents.
• Administrative Assistance Activities
• Assist with inventory counts.
• Be responsible for booking demos and lessons.
• Adhere to proper security procedures regarding handling of cash and assets. 

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Beauty Certificate or similar
• Retail Cosmetics Experience
• Ability to work retail hours

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Position Summary:

As one of our talented sales advisors you will provide welcoming, authentic and personalized service to our customers in order to achieve all customer service and sales targets. With your passion for people; our company; products and services, you will ensure that each customer has a unique and inspirational in-store experience which educates, inspires and delights them.

You will also use your exceptional people skills to build collaborative working relationships with the rest of your dynamic team to ensure that the store meets the Company’s high standards of visual merchandising. If you are an ambitious self-starter looking for a progressive career within the Retail Beauty Industry then this could be the perfect role for you and the first step of your career with a leader in prestige beauty.

As a leader in prestige beauty with a culture that values diversity of thought and people, we offer excelllent training and development and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Qualifications

• Previous retail industry/guest services experience is desirable (preferably within beauty)
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
• Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends and special events in a fast-paced work environment
• Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software is desirable 
• Applicants must be able to provide proof of right to live and work in the country if invited to attend for interview

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Position Summary:

• Achieve all Brands key performance indicators and targets through make up service offerings in store
• Provides high touch service to all customers at all times to deliver personalized service dependent on customer’s needs across all generations and all ethnicities.
• Fosters excellent working relationships on counter and with the wider business and retailer.
• Drive transactions by proactively promoting new products and additional tasks.
• Achieves the brand expectation for appointment and bookings.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Customer Service & Sales
• Provide welcoming, personal, professional service to all customers at all times.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, listen to the customer, ask questions, investigate preferences and make the experience interactive.
• Suggest groups of appropriate products and colours to meet and exceed customer’s needs.
• Assist customers with product and services selection and information.
• Perform professional and appropriate makeup applications to achieve the look the customer desires.
• Inform customers of available services, M.A.C consciousness programs and philosophies.
• Obtain customer data for M.A.C addict book or other client list as required.
• Meet your individual responsibility for your appropriate contribution to the team’s goals in terms of service, sales and company objectives.
• Adhere to current “good counter practices”.
• Give great internal customer service and develop good working relationships with colleagues.
• Be punctual and manage time on counter effectively.
• Keep informed about products, company information and store information.
• Actively participate in store theme days, events and new product launches.
• Achieve Skills Certification requirements.
• Actively participate in M.A.C training sessions and partnered store mandatory training sessions.
• Assist in Inventory Management
• Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
• Communicate low on stock and out of stocks to the Retail Manager.
• Assist in the proper rotation of stock
•  Maintaining work environment
• Actively participate in cleaning displayer units, tools and testers throughout the day, and more thoroughly at night to prepare for next day’s business.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain tester units in proper schematic order, replace products once authorized by manager.
• Replace any broken or damaged products authorized by
• Manager.
• Maintain proper placement and condition of merchandise on counter, in stock rooms and all stock holding areas.
• Inform management of any store maintenance or Health and Safety issues which might lead to accidents.
• Administrative Assistance Activities
• Assist with inventory counts.
• Be responsible for booking demos and lessons.
• Adhere to proper security procedures regarding handling of cash and assets. 

QualificationsGrade 12

• Beauty Certificate or similar
• Retail Cosmetics Experience
• Ability to work retail hours

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Position Summary:

• The Assistant Manager will work in conjunction with the Retail Manager to maintain the effective operation of the location. They will also motivate the team to achieve sales and productivity goals.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Display excellent customer service skills to the team.
• Quickly and effectively resolve customer issues.
• Ensure highest levels of customer service are provided by staff, which will result in   increased productivity.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, i.e opening cash counts, closing deposits, shift  management, etc.in accordance with company policies.
• Coach, train, motivate and lead by example in sales, application technique and image.
• Communicate effectively with the Retail Manager, staff, the store and partners.
• Serve as a resource for general product knowledge to all customers and staff members.
• Track retail sales against goals using the system provided.
• Assist as directed by the Retail Manager or Marketing Department.
• Utilise and maintain customer database for phone calls, product launches, events and appointments.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of accurate physical inventory cycle count as requested.
• Follow and implement all corporate visual presentation standards and guidelines.
• Assist in the flow of merchandise from stock areas to the selling floor in a timely and organized manner.
• Display good time management and effectively prioritise.
• Ensure the smooth running of the counter when the Retail Manager is not present.
• Ensure all stock holding areas are tidy, levels are appropriate and stock is properly rotated.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Enforcement of Company Policies & Maintenance of Standards:
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and give feedback to store management regarding staff performance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Experience as a MAC Supervisor preferred.
• Passion for Artistry
• 2-3 years supervisory/ management experience  in a retail environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Computer literate – MS Office

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Position Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Store/Retail/Counter Manager to lead, coach and develop our team of Sales Associates to achieve all sales, customer service and operational targets. Candidates should have proven leadership, coaching and business management skills gained in a fast paced retail environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to be Chief Executive Officer of your own store. You will have total accountability for creating and executing an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting, impactful in-store events, exceptional customer relationship management and the leadership of a high performing team.

If you are an ambitious self-starter with a flair for business planning and a passion for coaching others to reach their full potential this could be the perfect role for you and the first step towards a long term fulfilling career with a leader in prestige beauty.

Many of our field executives and senior managers began their careers at point of sale and this first level management role with exposure to business planning, consumer insights, event management, customer relationship management and front line marketing will provide you with the all-round skills needed to progress further within the Beauty Industry.

With a culture that values diversity of thought and people, we offer progressive career opportunities, outstanding training and development and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Qualifications

Qualifications - External

• Proven retail management/assistant retail management experience preferably within cosmetics 
• The ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
• Previous business planning experience including setting sales and customer service targets, sales analysis and staff scheduling
• Previous retail operations experience including inventory and facilities management and cash reconciliation
• Proven track record of leading a team to achieve sales and customer service targets
• Experience of creating and executing in-store events 
• Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends and special events in a fast-paced work environment
• Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software
• Proficient in Microsoft office applicants must be able to provide proof of right to live and work in the country if invited to attend for

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Position Summary:

• Achieve all Brands key performance indicators and targets
• Provides high touch service to all customers at all times to deliver personalized service dependent on customer’s needs across all generations and all ethnicities.
• Achieves the brand expectation for appointment and bookings.

Responsibilities:

• Create ways to achieve sell through targets
• Provide welcoming, personal, professional service to all customers at all times.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, listen to the customer, ask questions, investigate preferences and make the experience interactive.
• Assist customers with product and services selection and information.
• Perform professional and appropriate makeup applications to achieve the look the customer desires.
• Obtain customer data for CRM system or other client list as required.
• Keep informed about products, company information and store information.
• Actively participate in events and new product launches and ensure 100% sell through within 6 weeks
• Actively participate in training sessions and partnered store mandatory training sessions.
• Inform customers timeously about promotions & events
• Ensure personal hygiene levels are at a high standard
• Ensure counters, shelves and cupboards are kept clean and dust free at all times
• Ensure discontinued stock is removed
• Ensure cleaning tools are stocked and in good condition
• Ensure display is per merchandising guideline
• Assist in Inventory Management
• Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
• Communicate low on stock and out of stocks to the Retail Manager.
• Assist in the proper rotation of stock
• Ensure provision in Retek system
• Ensure all testers are clean and in good condition
• Maintaining work environment
• Maintain proper placement and condition of merchandise on counter, in stock rooms and all stock holding areas.
• Inform management of any store maintenance or Health and Safety issues which might lead to accidents.
• Administrative Assistance Activities
• Adhere to proper security procedures regarding handling of cash and assets.
• Weekly top SKU counts
• Consolidate sales records weekly and then monthly as per required standard

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Experience in the luxury beauty industry/Retail Cosmetics Experience
• Skilled Make-up Artist or Skincare Specialist
• Strong Selling Skills
• Retail/customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Abiity to work retail hours

go to method of application »

Position Summary:

• Achieve all Brands key performance indicators and targets
• Provides high touch service to all customers at all times to deliver personalized service dependent on customer’s needs across all generations and all ethnicities.
• Achieves the brand expectation for appointment and bookings.

Responsibilities:

• Create ways to achieve sell through targets
• Provide welcoming, personal, professional service to all customers at all times.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, listen to the customer, ask questions, investigate preferences and make the experience interactive.
• Assist customers with product and services selection and information.
• Perform professional and appropriate makeup applications to achieve the look the customer desires.
• Obtain customer data for CRM system or other client list as required.
• Keep informed about products, company information and store information.
• Actively participate in events and new product launches and ensure 100% sell through within 6 weeks
• Actively participate in training sessions and partnered store mandatory training sessions.
• Inform customers timeously about promotions & events
• Ensure personal hygiene levels are at a high standard
• Ensure counters, shelves and cupboards are kept clean and dust free at all times
• Ensure discontinued stock is removed
• Ensure cleaning tools are stocked and in good condition
• Ensure display is per merchandising guideline
• Assist in Inventory Management
• Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
• Communicate low on stock and out of stocks to the Retail Manager.
• Assist in the proper rotation of stock
• Ensure provision in Retek system
• Ensure all testers are clean and in good condition
• Maintaining work environment
• Maintain proper placement and condition of merchandise on counter, in stock rooms and all stock holding areas.
• Inform management of any store maintenance or Health and Safety issues which might lead to accidents.
• Administrative Assistance Activities
• Adhere to proper security procedures regarding handling of cash and assets.
• Weekly top SKU counts
• Consolidate sales records weekly and then monthly as per required standard

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Experience in the luxury beauty industry/Retail Cosmetics Experience
• Skilled Make-up Artist or Skincare Specialist
• Strong Selling Skills
• Retail/customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Abiity to work retail hours

go to method of application »

Position Summary:

•   Achieve all Brands key performance indicators and targets through make up service offerings in store
•  Provides high touch service to all customers at all times to deliver personalized service dependent on customer’s needs across all generations and all ethnicities.
•  Fosters excellent working relationships on counter and with the wider business and retailer.
•  Drive transactions by proactively promoting new products and additional tasks.
•  Achieves the brand expectation for appointment and bookings.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

•  Customer Service & Sales
•  Provide welcoming, personal, professional service to all customers at all times.
•  Demonstrate effective communication skills, listen to the customer, ask questions, investigate preferences and make the experience interactive.
•  Suggest groups of appropriate products and colours to meet and exceed customer’s needs.
•  Assist customers with product and services selection and information.
•  Perform professional and appropriate makeup applications to achieve the look the customer desires.
•  Inform customers of available services, M.A.C consciousness programs and philosophies.
•  Obtain customer data for M.A.C addict book or other client list as required.
•  Meet your individual responsibility for your appropriate contribution to the team’s goals in terms of service, sales and company objectives.
•  Adhere to current “good counter practices”.
•  Give great internal customer service and develop good working relationships with colleagues.
•  Be punctual and manage time on counter effectively.
•  Keep informed about products, company information and store information.
•  Actively participate in store theme days, events and new product launches.
•  Achieve Skills Certification requirements.
•  Actively participate in M.A.C training sessions and partnered store mandatory training sessions.
•  Assist in Inventory Management
•  Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
•  Communicate low on stock and out of stocks to the Retail Manager.
•  Assist in the proper rotation of stock
•   Maintaining work environment
•  Actively participate in cleaning displayer units, tools and testers throughout the day, and more thoroughly at night to prepare for next day’s business.
•  Maintain a clean and organized work area.
•  Maintain tester units in proper schematic order, replace products once authorized by manager.
•  Replace any broken or damaged products authorized by
•  Manager.
•  Maintain proper placement and condition of merchandise on counter, in stock rooms and all stock holding areas.
•  Inform management of any store maintenance or Health and Safety issues which might lead to accidents.
•  Administrative Assistance Activities
•  Assist with inventory counts.
•  Be responsible for booking demos and lessons.
•  Adhere to proper security procedures regarding handling of cash and assets. 

Qualifications

• Grade 12
•  Beauty Certificate or similar
•  Retail Cosmetics Experience
•  Ability to work retail hours