Counter Manager

Chantecaille’s mission is to create luxurious botanical beauty with impact. For the past 25 years, the brand has been at the cutting-edge of some of the industry’s most exciting innovations in skincare and cosmetics, creating iconic products that are beloved worldwide. Founded by the mother-daughter team of Sylvie and Olivia Chantecaille in 1++8, the brand is known around the world for its pioneering use of naturals in both skincare and makeup, as well as its give-back philanthropy program that supports conservation groups worldwide. Always cruelty-free, the products crafted by Chantecaille are the epitome of forward-thinking and created with a sustainable approach.

A Biersdorf prestige brand, Chantecaille’s global teams include some of the beauty industry’s best-in-class talent, from product formulation to creative direction, marketing and more. The culture of the workplace is collaborative, exciting, and inclusive.



Position Information

This role is for the Chantecaille counter in John Lewis - Oxford Street. The successful candidate will be managing a Beauty Consultant who will be working 0.8 FT a week. The Counter Manager is responsible for ensuring the counter and staff meets & exceeds goals set by the company. Through coaching and developing the team, s/he will ensure that each employee meets and exceeds KPI targets. The counter manager is accountable for the smooth running of the store and ensuring each team member is aware of and understands sales, service and KPI expectations & goals. S/he will provide training & development through effective coaching to ensure these goals are met.



CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE

Achieve the targets set by the company as communicated by the South Retail Executive in respect of items per transaction/average £ sale and mix of business
Deliver the highest level of service to ensure every customer is provided with an excellent experience at the counter.


MAXIMISE SALES PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

Takes overall accountability in ensuring achievement of all business goals and sales & service targets.
Deliver excellent selling skills by acting as a role model for team members.
Clearly and concisely communicate all KPI targets to team members, as directed by the South Retail Executive
Coach, motivate, and develop the team to achieve individual goals and targets and be aware of goals daily
Monitor and share competitor products, activity and results and discuss with your South Retail Executive
Be commercially aware of competitors’ activity and results and use them to the business advantage.
Seek new sales opportunities both inside and outside the store




TEAM MANAGEMENT

Monitor individual team members’ performance and review their progress towards their KPI and deliver balanced construction feedback to ensure achievement of individual/counter/company goals.
Set goals and objectives for individual consultants, monitor performance and follow-up, and put in place remedial action where required.
Build collaborative relationships with both Retail Executives and Head Office.
Delegate responsibility and tasks to the sales team and follow up on results.
Run informative and motivational meetings
Reinforce all company educational information received from the company with the team.
Coach and develop individuals in all areas of the business to progress within the company.
Ensure excellent standards of timekeeping and attendance are maintained by the team liaising with the South Retail Executive to follow up and deal promptly with problems.
Identify and develop staffing succession and development plans.


COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Communicate regularly and effectively with the South Retail Executive keeping him/her informed of activities and working together to resolve difficulties.
Conduct regular communications with your team to keep them informed of targets, initiatives and activities that impact their ability to perform their jobs to the best standard
Build collaborative relationships with the stores Management team.


EVENTS

Create, and organise events on the counter to drive business, educating teams on product focus for the theme of the event/ activity. Ensure the event is prepared in good time, this will enable stock, display, rotas, gifts etc to be organised.
Execute events according to the marketing guidelines
Strive to achieve and exceed targets set for the event.
Ensure feedback is given to the South Retail Executive /Head Office after the event


STOCK AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Assist daily in stock and hygiene supplies replenishment and maintain appropriate levels throughout the day.
Assist in the proper rotation of stock.
Monitor stock levels and key lines highlighting problems to the South Retail Executive agreeing on action to ensure there is adequate stock to achieve sales targets.
Update sell thru.


MAINTAIN WORK ENVIRONMENT

Actively participate in cleaning display units, tools and testers throughout the day.
Maintain a clean and organised work area. Clean as you go.
Maintain proper placement and condition of merchandise on counters, shelves, in stock rooms and in all holding areas.
Inform store management/South Retail Executive of any store maintenance or Health and safety issues, potential hazards, or accidents.
Ensure all members of the team maintain consistently excellent standards of personal grooming.
Ensure the store is merchandised to always comply with the Chantecaille image and standards.
Ensure the counters, testers and counters generally are kept clean and ti