Counter Lead
Date: Feb 2, 2026
Location: Luleå, BD, SE, 97231
Company: ELC Beauty LLC
Description
Does your language speak beauty? Are you a natural storyteller who knows how to captivate your customers? Do you dream to be an ambassador for the global leader in Prestige Beauty?
Then this could be the perfect role for you.
Estée Lauder Companies at a glance
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD BEAUTY, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD.
The role
As a Counter Manager, you will be responsible for all areas in the business. From achieving sales’ targets to running operations in store, you will as well act and create memorable shopping key moments to all customers! On this counter you will be the ambassador for MAC and Estée Lauder Companies, you will not have any other sales representatives working but On Call employees (covering from time to time).
You will be reporting to our Senior Retail Sales Executive in your district.
The position is a part-time maternity cover of 28.68 hours/week, based in Luleå. Potential start date is March 15 2026.
More specifically, you will work with
1. Store Operations – With great operations come great results.
• Maintain and set an example of outstanding customer service in a positive and inspiring atmosphere
• Track of sales, monitor KPI’s and communication of business results
• Follow the business trends and create action plans to generate incremental sales
• Maintain and monitor inventory levels
• Create and plan event strategies for the fiscal year in accordance with the product and collection launches and key shopping moments
• Optimize the store’s schedule according to peak hours
• Maintain excellent visual merchandizing and hygiene standards at all times
Qualifications
You are the perfect fit if you:
• Have a minimum of high school diploma or have a certificate from a make-up school
• Have +3 years of working experience in retail sales preferably within the beauty sector, with management experience
• Are business-minded and aligned with KPI's set by the company
• Have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and for delivering exceptional customer experience
• Have excellent communication, organisation, delegation and time management skills
• Are proficient in a Nordic language and in English both in speaking and in writing
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel and Word and have experience with POS systems
• Are able to work retail hours including days, nights, week-ends and during special events
• Are familiar with Social Media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram
Your Personality
• You are reliable, positive and proactive
• You have strong leadership skills and lead people by example
• You are result-oriented and goal driven
• Seeing someone win makes you proud - You value your team's development and are always willing to help when someone needs an extra hand
• You are not afraid of making mistakes and being part of the solution
• You see change as an opportunity, and can quickly adapt to it
What we offer:
• Working for the Estée Lauder Companies means that you will be part of the global leader's journey in Prestige Beauty
• Competitive salary including a bonus opportunity
• Discounts on part of the company's product portfolio
• Great training and development programs on a professional and personal note and the opportunity to move to other markets
• Want to make a difference at work? We engage our colleagues by contributing to greater causes and giving back to the community through social initiatives
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in the core of everything we do:
Estee Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity."
Next Steps
You need to apply through our Career Portal and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible if your profile could be a good fit. The deadline to apply is February 28, but please don't hesitate to apply as the position can be closed before closing deadline.
Expected start date is March 15 2026.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!