Beauty consultant

Bucks Skills Hub; Ealing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A beauty consultancy provider in Ealing is seeking a Beauty Consultant responsible for recommending beauty products and providing customer service. Candidates should possess good communication skills and an aptitude for sales. Education in beauty consultancy or related fields is favorable. This role involves meeting sales targets and mastering product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 for a level 2 course.
• Some GCSEs, including English and maths, for an intermediate apprenticeship.
• Experience in retail sales, beauty therapy, or customer service may allow direct application.

Responsibilities

• Talk to customers and recommend the best products.
• Give advice on how to use and apply products.
• Meet sales targets and keep product records.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Attention to detail

Persuading and negotiating skills

Ability to sell products and services

Basic computer skills

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Consultancy

Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up

General qualification in retail, sales or customer service

Job description

Also known as: Beautician, beauty brand ambassador

What you'll do

Beauty consultants sell beauty products and help customers choose which ones to buy.

Day-to-day tasks

• talk to customers and recommend the best products for them
• give advice on how to use and apply products
• meet sales targets
• keep up to date with new product ranges
• monitor stock levels and re-order items
• keep customer and product records
• handle cash and card payments

Working environment

Where you could work

You could work at a store, on a cruise ship, in a beauty clinic or from home.

Uniform

You may need to wear a uniform.

Working hours

38 to 40 hours per week

When you could work

Skills you\'ll need

• the ability to work well with others
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• persuading and negotiating skills
• the ability to sell products and services
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

How to become one

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• working towards this role

College

You could study for: a Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Consultancy; a Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy; a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy; a general qualification in retail, sales or customer service

You'll usually need:

• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

You could do an intermediate apprenticeship as a beauty make-up consultant.

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
• You may be able to apply directly if you have experience in a retail sales, beauty therapy or a customer service role.
• You could work in retail sales then apply for a consultant\'s position with a beauty stall in a department store.

Career path and progression

• With experience and further training you could supervise other beauty consultants or move into retail management.
• You could work as a beauty brand sales representative or start your own beauty business.