Imagine a career that is your perfect fit, one where your talent and skills are the right match, one where your contributions are recognized, one where you play an important role on a WINNING TOGETHER team.

At JCPenney, you will find the perfect fit.

Beauty Manager

JCPenney, with over 1,000 stores nationwide, and SEPHORA, the leading beauty retailer in the US, have partnered in creating a "store-within-a-store," establishing one of the most innovative approaches in the beauty retail industry.

If you are an experienced Retail Manager (Cosmetics/Beauty experience a plus) with a passion for serving customers, an ability to collaborate and lead across functions, and a desire to drive a new business model, we have an immediate opportunity for you to join our WINNING TOGETHER team. Your own personal career opportunity will be escalated by the large marketplace presence of JCPenney and SEPHORA, two of the fastest growing entities in the retail industry.

As the Beauty Manager inside JCPenney's SEPHORA store, you will lead all sales, operations, and human resource functions. You will ensure merchandising and marketing reflect SEPHORA brand and deliver maximum profitability. You will engage customers with energy and passion.

Your responsibilities will include:

Manage a team of Beauty Specialists / Product Consultants in driving sales of new brands and products within JCPenney's SEPHORA store

Develop strong teamwork, coaching and performance management to drive WINNING TOGETHER results

Recruit, interview, and hire Beauty Specialists / Product Consultants and coordinate associate training

Periodically review and conduct in-store follow-up training for all product consultants with a focus on product knowledge and SEPHORA concepts

Set-up and review merchandising presentations and animations

Monitor daily, weekly, monthly sales results and communicate to associates

Assist in achieving store's sales plans and operating profits while maintaining expenses

Monitor and participate in programs to reduce shrinkage.

Ensure compliance with all JCPenney and SEPHORA policies and procedures

Negotiate and execute additional animations and special events with Brands and Home Office

Basic Requirements:

Minimum of 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management

High School Graduate or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Proficiency in a foreign language desirable

Cosmetic experience desirable

Compensation and Benefits:

JCPenney offers a very competitive bonus plan and salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, dental, 401k savings plan, vacation days, JCPenney merchandise discount, and many other programs to meet the needs of you and your family.