Full-Time

Key Lead

Glossier

Glossier

501-1,000 employees

Direct-to-consumer skincare and makeup brand online

Compensation Overview

£15.25 - £16.25/hr

London, UK

In Person

London-based; on-site role with standard UK working hours.

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced retail, customer service, or hospitality environment.
  • Experience in promoting and supporting a people-first employee culture, fostering an engaging, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to employ outstanding communication practices that are ongoing, clear, and structured.
  • Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams, maintaining high levels of engagement and strong employee morale.
  • Desire and willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in when the situation requires it.
  • Passion for building exceptional, detail-oriented, customer and employee experiences.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
  • Skilled in executing customer service and operational efficiencies a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Support an employee culture that is driven by our people-first employee experience philosophy.
  • Deeply understand, embody, and model Glossier’s mission, vision and values: Devoted to the Customer, Inclusive, Curious, Courageous, and Discerning.
  • Support an inclusive and equitable work environment and uphold our Code of Conduct and commitment to a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation.
  • Liaise with the store’s leadership team to maintain clear, open, and ongoing communication as it relates to positive and/or developmental feedback on the store team or any other operational observations.
  • Participate in the store’s recognition initiatives, in partnership with the store’s leadership team, supporting a work environment of collaboration, camaraderie, and fun— joy is our language!
  • Serve as a deeply knowledgeable resource of our product philosophy and portfolio as well as our operational standards of excellence to the store team.
  • Manage coverage needs on a daily basis (meal breaks, rest periods) as well as completing the Editor Zone Charts.
  • Lead team communication through shift meetings (morning or afternoon “huddles”), sharing relevant information as needed (business goals, HQ updates, store news, etc.).
  • Model and coach Glossier’s customer experience principles, ensuring consistently memorable and inspiring customer and employee experiences.
  • Spend 100% of your time on the sales floor and/or BOH areas as assigned, working directly with customers and the store team.
  • Active participation in the Host of the Party (HOP - Manager on Duty/MOD) program.
  • Serve as an added resource to the store team when customer matters arise requiring leadership support.
  • Assist the store team with any ad hoc customer accommodations (e.g., returns/exchanges, guest recovery accommodations, etc.).
  • Recognize and reinforce excellent customer service interactions and facilitate a “best practice” resource library to be incorporated into training.
  • Ensure all operational standards are upheld (e.g., visual merchandising, store cleanliness, safety processes, etc.).
  • Deeply knowledgeable of business KPIs and responsible for reinforcing communication to the team in a fun and engaging manner.
  • Responsible for opening and closing duties at the beginning and/or end of the business day, setting the store up for success.
  • Serve as an extension of the leadership team when managing ad hoc vendor requests, liaising with leadership as needed.
  • Deliver on Glossier’s unique retail experience philosophy, optimizing first and foremost for excellence in customer experience, while demonstrating an understanding of ultimate financial impact.
  • Support the efforts of building connections within the community, in partnership with the Associate Store Director(s), to strengthen opportunities to network and create new local partnerships for potential events, etc.

Glossier creates skincare and makeup products inspired by real life, focusing on simple, easy-to-use essentials like cleansers, moisturizers, lip balms, brow groomers, and fragrances. It sells these products directly to consumers through its website, controlling the customer experience and building a loyal online community. How it works: The products are designed for everyday routines and are marketed as straightforward solutions. Glossier uses limited edition sets and exclusive launches to drive sales, while leveraging its strong social media presence to attract and retain customers. How it differs from competitors: Glossier emphasizes real-life beauty and active customer engagement, prioritizing a direct-to-consumer model that bypasses traditional retailers to offer accessible prices and a tight brand–customer relationship. Goal: To help women look like the best version of themselves with uncomplicated, reliable beauty products and a strong online community.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$311.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tiger Finance's $45 million June 8, 2026 credit line funds operations and growth.
  • Cloud Paint Plush Blush reached Sephora on August 23, 2026, extending shelf presence.
  • Colin Walsh hired Nicole Solórzano as CMO in March 2026, sharpening marketing execution.

What critics are saying

  • Glossier will close nine of twelve stores by 2028, shrinking discovery and conversion.
  • Walsh laid off about one-third of staff in February 2026, slowing innovation.
  • If Sephora momentum fades, Glossier's debt-funded reset burns cash and forces a sale.

What makes Glossier unique

  • Glossier still owns a cult community built from Into The Gloss and social-first storytelling.
  • Its hero products, especially Boy Brow and You, remain recognizable across Sephora and DTC.
  • Flagships in New York, Los Angeles, and London preserve brand theater and customer feedback loops.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

6%
The Healthcare Technology Report
Aug 21st, 2026
WHOOP names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer to lead global expansion.

WHOOP names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer to lead global expansion. Published. August 21, 2026 WHOOP has appointed former Glossier Chief Executive Officer Kyle Leahy as Chief Commercial Officer. She will oversee the wearable health company's global wholesale and retail operations, partnerships, enterprise business, and healthcare go-to-market strategy as WHOOP expands beyond direct-to-consumer sales. Leahy most recently led Glossier's move from an online-focused beauty brand into an omnichannel business, including its retail launch through Sephora, and brought the company to profitability. She previously spent nearly a decade at Cole Haan, where she managed its $1 billion North American business across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale. Leahy also serves on the board of L.L.Bean. Her appointment follows several years of growth for WHOOP. The company recently surpassed three million members across 56 countries, while its international membership has grown more than elevenfold since January 2023. WHOOP said its wholesale business grew more than 150% year over year in 2025, marking the third consecutive year at that rate. "Kyle has a proven track record of leading strong brands through rapid growth," said WHOOP Founder and Chief Executive Officer Will Ahmed. Leahy said her priorities include expanding distribution and partnerships and accelerating profitable growth. Her responsibilities will also cover WHOOP's healthcare business as the company expands a platform that includes an FDA-cleared electrocardiogram feature, blood pressure insights, and blood biomarker testing.

SmartBrief
Jul 16th, 2026
Glossier launches "I ♥ NY" campaign as part of brand revamp

Glossier launches "I ♥ NY" campaign as part of brand revamp. Glossier launches "I | NY" campaign as part of brand revamp 2026-07-16 Glossier has embarked on a major brand revamp centered around its New York City origins, launching the "I | NY" Balm Dotcom campaign under new CMO Nicole Solorzano. The campaign, which features the iconic Milton Glaser design, highlights Glossier's New York roots and includes social media content and retail activations. Full story: NRF SmartBrief News and trends about the U.S. Retail industry Designed specifically for retail professionals, NRF SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.

The Monitor Daily Inc.
Jun 19th, 2026
Tiger Finance provides $45MM in working capital to Glossier.

Tiger Finance provides $45MM in working capital to Glossier. The credit line supports the brand's operational and growth objectives. Tiger Finance has provided a $45 million flexible line of credit to global skincare and beauty brand Glossier. The revolving credit facility, which closed on June 8, is the latest bespoke financing solution provided by the Tiger Group lending platform, which continues to serve a host of ecommerce businesses, retailers, suppliers and lifestyle consumer brands. "Tiger Finance is pleased to partner with Glossier," Andrew Babcock, senior managing director of Tiger Finance, said. "Our experience across consumer brands and retail enabled us to structure a flexible financing solution to support the company's ongoing operations and future opportunities." Colin Walsh, CEO of Glossier, said, "Throughout this process, Tiger Finance demonstrated a strong understanding of our business and long-term ambitions. This financing supports the next chapter of Glossier's growth, enabling us to deepen our connection with customers and continue creating meaningful experiences that inspire lasting brand love around the world."

Tiger Group
Jun 18th, 2026
Tiger Finance provides $45 million in working capital to Glossier, LLC.

Tiger Finance provides $45 million in working capital to Glossier, LLC. 06/18/2026 Credit line supports the brand's operational and growth objectives. NEW YORK - Tiger Finance has provided a $45 million flexible line of credit to global skincare and beauty brand Glossier, LLC. The revolving credit facility, which closed on June 8, is the latest bespoke financing solution provided by the Tiger Group lending platform, which continues to serve a host of ecommerce businesses, retailers, suppliers and lifestyle consumer brands. "Tiger Finance is pleased to partner with Glossier," said Andrew Babcock, Senior Managing Director, Tiger Finance. "Our experience across consumer brands and retail enabled us to structure a flexible financing solution to support the company's ongoing operations and future opportunities." Launched in 2014, the brand traces its roots to "Into The Gloss," a beauty-dedicated editorial site created by Glossier founder Emily Weiss. Celebrating individuality and freedom, Glossier offers a curated selection of skincare, makeup, body care and fragrance products that are intuitive, effective, and easy to use. It operates flagship stores in New York, Los Angeles and London in addition to cultivating its highly engaged social media community of over 4 million followers. "Throughout this process, Tiger Finance demonstrated a strong understanding of our business and long-term ambitions," said Colin Walsh, CEO, Glossier, LLC. "This financing supports the next chapter of Glossier's growth, enabling us to deepen our connection with customers and continue creating meaningful experiences that inspire lasting brand love around the world."

PR Newswire
Jun 18th, 2026
Tiger Finance provides $45M credit line to beauty brand Glossier

Tiger Finance has provided a $45 million flexible line of credit to Glossier, the global skincare and beauty brand. The revolving credit facility, which closed on 8 June, will support the company's operational needs and growth initiatives. Founded in 2014 by Emily Weiss, Glossier offers skincare, makeup, body care and fragrance products. The brand operates flagship stores in New York, Los Angeles and London, and maintains a social media community of over 4 million followers. The financing marks Tiger Finance's latest deal with e-commerce businesses and lifestyle consumer brands. According to Glossier CEO Colin Walsh, the credit line will enable the company to deepen customer connections and support its next growth phase.