Counter Manager - H Beauty
Since 1976, L’Occitane en Provence has been revealing the living power of the flora of Provence, transforming their treasures into sensory experiences, inspired by light, earth and unique know-how.
Why Join Us?
A L'Occitane en Provence, your passion for beauty and sustainability creates meaningful impact. Join us to craft authentic beauty experiences, care for the planet, and connect with guests in a beautiful environment where your growth and development are truly nurtured.
You Are
You are more than a Counter Manager , you are a supporting anchor for the brand, a crafter of meaningful connections with customers and guests
A guest-centric professional who brings warmth, elegance, and authenticity to every interaction.
A commercial thinker who understands the power of storytelling and personalized service
A curious learner who embraces feedback and seeks growth through shared success.
A sustainability advocate who integrates our values into every guest experience and operational task.
What You’ll Do
Own your business
Take full accountability for overall counter performance, ensuring targets are consistently achieved or exceeded
Analyse sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and actions to drive growth
Develop plans to increase footfall, retention, and average transaction value (ATV)
Maximise every client interaction to support overall counter success
Support and develop the team
Support in delivering excellent client experiences and product knowledge
Contribute to performance conversations and highlight development opportunities
Encourage ongoing learning through knowledge sharing and training support
Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
Support the smooth day-to-day running of the counter, including rota contribution where needed
Deliver service excellence
Support the delivery of high-quality, results-driven service led experiences
Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, professionalism, and compliance
Champion a seamless client journey from booking to follow-up
Monitor feedback and performance metrics to support continuous improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent service delivery
Build and nurture relationships
Deliver personalised consultations and exceptional service experiences
Build strong client relationships through follow-ups and tailored skincare advice
Support in-store events and activations to attract and engage clients
Develop strong working relationships with retail partners and store teams
Represent L’Occitane en Provence with professionalism, building trust with clients and colleagues
Collaborate with internal teams to support brand initiatives and commercial success
Drive counter and brand excellence
Maintain high standards of merchandising, presentation, and hygiene
Support stock management, audits, and accurate product handling
Contribute to promotional activity and in-store events to drive brand awareness
Ensure compliance with L’Occitane en Provence and partner brand standard
What We Offer You!*
Discretionary Company Bonus scheme
Contribution Pension Scheme
Holiday Allowance – above statutory
Flexible Bank Holidays
Enhanced Maternity (20 weeks full pay) and Paternity leave (12 weeks full pay) after 1 year
Hybrid working for Office based staff– 3 days in the office
Work from Anywhere Policy – up to 4 weeks a year
Volunteering 1 Day
Half day leave for Birthday
One day’s holiday for Newly Weds
Discount Scheme
Product allocation
Company benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme through Reward Gateway
Travel Loan through Reward Gateway
Subsidised health & wellbeing plan
Long service awards
*Please note some eligibility criteria may apply
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Engagements:
L’Occitane en Provence is an equal opportunities employer. One way we act on this is by continuously fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. We are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to grow. We seek positive-minded individuals who embody our core behaviours — Trust, Curiosity, Excellence, Impact — and who share our commitment to sustainability.
We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability statuses, and all other dimensions of diversity.
If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every single listed qualification.
- Department
- Retail
- Role
- Counter Manager
- Locations
- Milton Keynes - MK Centre
- Monthly salary
- £28,000 - £30,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly Working Hours
- 37.5
About L'Occitane en Provence - UK & Ireland
Born of a simple gesture in 1976, L’Occitane en Provence reveals the living power of flora, where the light of the sun meets the richness of the earth. With advanced expertise, we turn these natural treasures into sensorial, efficient experiences, as sustainable as possible and profoundly inspired by Haute Provencal nature.
Our culture is built through everyday moments, how we behave, make decisions and show up for each other.
With Trust as our foundation, Curiosity as our compass, Excellence as our standard, we create lasting Impact for the people around us and our planet.