Counter Manager

Are you interested in working for a Swiss luxury brand known for their pioneering cellular anti-aging therapies? Our sister brand La Prairie looking for a Account Manager to join their South Region. This position is part-time, working 4 days a week.

You will be responsible for managing our counter in Fenwick, Bentall's Kingston. You will implement effective weekly business plans and you will work towards maximising the retail performance targets. You will be solely accountable for the sales and performance of the account, and will have the opportunity to work with our incredible existing clients whilst working towards recruiting new customers to the brand.

You will also have the chance to host on/off counter animations to enhance the customer experience.

To achieve sales by using La Prairie’s selling and training guidelines:

• Achieve targets and business plan effectively including creating outreach opportunities and partnering your host store to offer the ultimate La Prairie experience
• Traffic stop daily in store to recruit prospective clients to your business
• Invite every customer to sit down and have a skincare consultation: listening and identifying the customers  needs
• Proactively organise external events to generate sales and recruiting new clients to your counter
• Ensure the counter is represented to exemplary standards and you effectively communicate with all relevant La Prairie departments

Applicants for this position must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional service mindset – you take pleasure and satisfaction in providing an outstanding service to your clients
• Real passion for beauty and skincare with an affinity for luxury, always striving for excellence
• Strong business acumen to drive sales and go beyond business objectives
• Ability to connect and engage with our discerning client, transforming that connection into a personal relationship through excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide inspirational, authentic and client centric customer service
• Ability to build relationships throughout the store to find new opportunities
• Ability to be a great team player as part of a high impact team, driven by diverse thoughts and opinions.

• A good salary with a new competitive commission scheme
• 33 holiday days (including bank holidays) pro-rated based on working days
• Long Service Awards starting with 3 years’ service
• Gratis of new launches
• Contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution