Beauty Advisor

London Drugs; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Job summary

London Drugs beauty advisory role is to guide customers in selecting cosmetics and health products, providing expert advice and a high level of service. You’ll work in a busy beauty department, helping clients with product demonstrations, skincare tips, and tailored recommendations.

The position requires confident makeup skills, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible evenings and weekends in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Need to have expertise to advise customers on beauty products and promotions.
• Excellent knowledge of beauty products with ability to demonstrate use.
• Superior makeup and cosmetic application skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Clear, positive communication with customers, vendors, employees and management.
• Professional image and demeanor reflecting the cosmetics department and brand.
• Flexibility to handle change positively and eagerness to learn more about health, fashion and beauty.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on specific products and services in the beauty department.
• Position London Drugs as a destination for trusted beauty experts.
• Provide quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Stay up to date on department products and promotions.
• Set up and work with promotional displays and point-of-sale merchandising tools.

Skills

Product knowledge

Makeup skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Education

education in aesthetics or related field

Job description

Beauty Advisor Needed

Is your interest in beauty and health more than “skin deep”? Do your friends and family members ask you for cosmetics advice? Are you up-to-date with the latest beauty trends and products? Do you like meeting new people, and helping make their outer beauty shine as brightly as their inner beauty?

If so, you could be just the person we’re looking for . . .

The London Drugs team is on the hunt for client-focused beauty and cosmetics experts to share their enthusiasm and their expertise for all-things beautiful. As a London Drugs BEAUTY ADVISOR, you’ll be a trusted expert to our customers, helping them select the cosmetics and beauty products perfectly suited to them.

WHAT’S THE JOB ABOUT?

The job of a London Drugs BEAUTY ADVISOR is to help the beauty department meet its sales and marketing objectives while ensuring top-notch customer service and retail beauty advice.

Specifically, you’ll be asked to:

• work independently to advise clients on specific products and services throughout the beauty and cosmetic department
• position London Drugs as destination for trusted experts when it comes to beauty and cosmetics
• provide quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner
• stay up to date on department and store products and promotions
• set up and work with promotional displays and point-of-sale merchandising tools

QUALIFICATIONS:

Need to have:

• proven skills to provide advice and guidance to customers on beauty products, services and store promotions
• excellent knowledge of various beauty products and services available with the ability to effectively demonstrate use of products
• superior makeup and cosmetic application skills
• ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, including evenings and weekends
• ability to communicate clearly and positively with customers, vendors, employees, and management
• ability to maintain a professional image and demeanor, which will reflect positively on the cosmetics department and overall London Drugs brand
• ability to be flexible and handle change in a positive manner
• keen interest in learning more about health, fashion and beauty

Nice to have:

• past experience as a makeup artist, cosmetician, beauty advisor, counter manager, skin care specialist, or similar job
• education in aesthetics, makeup design or a related field
• demonstrated understanding of retail merchandising

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE:

London Drugs is one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains. We offer significant opportunities for you to advance your career through our promote-from-within policies. We offer salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses based on your ability to meet sales goals and other success metrics.

Specifically, here’s what we have to offer:

• competitive pay that rewards strong and consistent performance
• flexible and varied schedules
• access to extensive product training and development opportunities
• a high-energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence
• a comprehensive benefits program including:
  • team member discounts on in-store purchases (we want you to share in our success)
  • ongoing in-house training and education courses (lifelong learning)
  • employee family assistance program (free confidential counseling)
  • employee recognition program (tangible rewards for great work!)
  • community involvement (giving back to our communities)

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the world and the communities we operate in. From responsible sourcing, packaging take-back and in-store recycling centres, we invest in making our practices more environmentally sound and continue to look for better, greener ways to do business.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Our supportive culture encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on our customers' experiences. Together, we celebrate diversity, innovation, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional service, making London Drugs not just a place to work, but a place to grow and succeed.