Beauty Manager

Overview

The Beauty Manager role directs the overall strategy, sales outcomes, and operational standards for beauty across all store locations of Happier Grocery. This position is responsible for planning assortments, overseeing purchasing and inventory, and ensuring consistent high-level client experiences throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a unified beauty strategy aligned with the organization's objectives across all retail stores.
• Analyze sales data and key performance indicators to discover opportunities for growth and enhance performance in various locations.
• Set regional sales goals and collaborate with store leadership to achieve and surpass targets.
• Create, manage, and optimize purchasing strategies and product assortments for all beauty-related categories.
• Source innovative and emerging beauty products that align with corporate values and standards.
• Establish and maintain direct relationships with brand founders and partners to promote exclusive products and long-term collaboration.
• Manage vendor partnerships, including negotiating contracts, pricing, and product selections.
• Maintain ideal inventory levels to minimize shortages and excess stock, utilizing sales data to guide reorder and product lifecycle decisions.
• Coordinate with the Director of Visual Merchandising to ensure consistent merchandising standards and brand presentation across stores.
• Oversee product launches, seasonal updates, promotional displays, and collaborate on in-store marketing activations and campaigns.
• Lead development and delivery of product knowledge and sales training programs for store teams to enhance customer engagement and expertise.
• Work with store management to recruit, train, and develop wellness teams, fostering a client-focused, high-performance culture.
• Champion exceptional, uniform customer experiences and continuously introduce innovative brands and services in tune with market trends and customer needs.
• Stay updated on industry developments, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities while supporting business needs including travel and flexible scheduling during peak periods.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in beauty retail management, preferably with multi-store or regional oversight.
• Strong background in buying, assortment planning, or merchandising within the beauty sector.
• Proven success in increasing sales across multiple retail locations.
• Excellent analytical skills to leverage data into effective business strategies.
• Superior leadership skills with the ability to train and develop teams effectively.
• Expertise in vendor relations, negotiation, and partnership management.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, strategic thinker capable of managing competing priorities in dynamic settings.
• Outstanding communication and collaborative abilities.
• Willingness to travel between stores and work flexible hours including weekends and peak sales periods.