Skincare Specialist

Elemis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent skincare brand is seeking a Skincare Specialist in Cardiff to enhance sales of treatments and products. Responsibilities include driving brand awareness, delivering high-quality customer service, and maintaining a pristine counter environment. Ideal candidates will have a minimum NVQ level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy, sales experience, and a passion for skincare. A range of generous employee perks, including discounts and healthcare benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy or equivalent.
• Experience within a retail/store role in the beauty industry.
• Proven sales record and practical work experience in conducting treatments.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively drive sales and meet personal and counter targets.
• Educate clients on the product and treatment range.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the Elemis counter and treatment areas.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Beauty Therapy

CIDESCO certificate

Good level of UK/European education

Job description

Skincare Specialist

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: John Lewis, Cardiff

Reporting To: Retail Account Manager

Description

As our Skincare Specialist, you will assist in the day-to-day running of the Elemis Account by driving the sales of Elemis treatments and products. Your passion for Elemis will drive greater awareness of the Brand along with the use of internal and external promotional activity.

Your organisation, attention to detail and leadership skills will ensure that the Company standards are always maintained, through the delivery of an exceptional Elemis journey for each client.

Contract Type: Permanent

Weekly Hours: 37.5 (flexibility required)

What Will You Do?

Sales

• To pro-actively and enthusiastically drive sales and ensure that both personal targets and counter targets are met, and to strive to exceed set targets.
• To raise awareness of the Elemis brand and educate clients in the product and treatment range.
• To participate fully in promotional/PR activity and ensure the success of the promotion and/or event.
• To assist the Account Management Team in accurately recording sales figures and stock levels.

Customer Service

• To carry out treatments punctually and to a consistently high standard in accordance with clients' requirements and as per the training received to strive for repeat bookings (therapists only).
• Ensure products and treatments prescribed are appropriate to clients needs and take into account medical contraindications.
• To maintain the Elemis counter, site and treatment areas to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Ensure that customer service is of the highest standard and to handle any client complaints promptly and consult the Account Management Team in all cases.
• Ensure that all details regarding clients are kept in the strictest of confidence, locked away and information is never discussed with inappropriate parties either inside or outside of the Company.

The Perfect Candidate:

• Beauty Therapy qualification to NVQ level 2 minimum (or equivalent)
• CIDESCO certificate highly desirable
• Good level and standard of UK/European education or equivalent
• Experience within a similar retail/store role and industry
• Proven sales record
• Practical work experience in conducting treatments
• Previous experience working with a professional brand

What We Offer You!*

• Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
• Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
• Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Bonus/Commission Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
• Much, much more!

*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type