Full-Time

Counter Manager

Updated on 8/1/2026

Belk

Belk

10,001+ employees

Multichannel fashion and home goods retailer

No salary listed

Spartanburg, SC, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Microsoft Windows
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least one year of retail experience and a dedication to customer service excellence are required.
  • The ability to use data, guidance, and judgment to support timely and effective decisions that contribute to team and business success is required.
  • The ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success by teaching, partnering, and encouraging others is required.
  • The candidate must be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
  • The candidate must communicate effectively.
  • The candidate must be comfortable with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers, and Windows-based operating systems.
  • The candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The candidate must regularly move around all store areas and remain accessible to customers.
  • The candidate must bend, reach, and stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must be comfortable assisting customers with makeup application and skincare services.
  • Associates must maintain all required professional licenses and certifications, including state-specific demonstrator or cosmetology licenses when required by applicable state and local regulatory boards.
Responsibilities
  • Drive personal and team results within the assigned brand by building personalized client relationships and sharing enthusiasm for cosmetic, beauty, and fragrance trends.
  • Use engaging selling behaviors and strategies to enhance the customer experience.
  • Execute promotions, special events, and customer outreach initiatives.
  • Take ownership and accountability for achieving store objectives and personal and store key metrics.
  • Create memorable store experiences by building relationships with team members, vendors, customers, and the community.
  • Lead the team in providing excellent customer service, driving sales, achieving goals, and executing promotions, special events, and customer outreach initiatives.
  • Foster a positive store culture by sharing team successes, celebrating associate achievements, and modeling behaviors that strengthen performance and enhance customer service.
  • Build personal and team product knowledge, suggestive selling behaviors, artistry skills, and expertise in current industry tips and beauty trends.
  • Drive repeat client interactions as a knowledgeable and trusted resource.
  • Enhance team selling skills by assisting with onboarding, initiating teaching opportunities, and supporting continued associate learning.
  • Connect with Beauty Advisors through team meetings and one-on-one touch bases to review goals and performance results.
  • Ensure associates are informed and confident when discussing available inventory and assortment.
  • Use clienteling tools and technology to provide a personalized omnichannel experience.
  • Support store fulfillment in designated areas by accurately and efficiently executing omnichannel processes.
  • Support the team with product merchandising, replenishment, recovery, and cleanliness to maintain daily visual merchandising and beauty hygiene standards.
  • Align product presentations with vendor and company directives.
  • Partner with store leaders to ensure team schedules align with business needs, traffic plans, and event strategies.
  • Adapt to changing circumstances by adjusting tactics and shifting focus based on evolving business needs.
  • Lead shortage control and inventory accuracy in designated areas by executing price changes, product transfers, and timely processing of damaged items.
  • Build team knowledge of inventory management, asset protection procedures, and safety guidelines.

Belk is a retail company that sells clothing, handbags, jewelry, beauty products, and home goods. It serves men, women, and children with products from well-known brands and operates through both online and in-store shopping channels. Customers can purchase directly and use the Belk Rewards Credit Card for savings and benefits. Belk’s business model focuses on accessible shopping experiences across digital and brick-and-mortar stores, supported by a rewards program and vendor ethics. The company’s goal is to provide a broad, brand-rich selection with convenient shopping options while upholding ethical standards and supply chain transparency.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$3B

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1888

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Store refreshes and 150 new brands expand assortment depth and vendor opportunities.
  • Omnichannel execution can raise buy-online-pickup-in-store and store-to-digital conversion.
  • Beauty salons, spas, and Belk Rewards+ support higher baskets and repeat visits.

What critics are saying

  • Southeastern concentration exposes Belk to regional demand shocks and hurricane disruptions.
  • Department-store share loss to off-price and fast-fashion chains compresses traffic and margins.
  • High fixed-store costs and leverage pressure profitability if sales softness persists.

What makes Belk unique

  • Belk pairs nearly 300 stores with belk.com and a mobile app.
  • Its assortment spans national brands and exclusive labels across family categories.
  • Sycamore Partners ownership supports private-equity-backed operational resets and merchandising changes.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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