Beauty Advisor - Kilian (Cosm)

Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Beauty Advisor to elevate client experiences in a dynamic retail environment. This role emphasizes personalized service, sales achievement, and building strong client relationships. You will engage with clients, leverage your beauty knowledge, and utilize online tools to enhance their shopping journey. Join a team that values innovation and offers numerous career advancement opportunities, all while promoting a healthy work-life balance. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year retail experience in the beauty industry.
• Demonstrated successful sales experience achieving or exceeding goals.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed individual cosmetic sales goals.
• Provide exceptional client experience and maintain high service standards.
• Utilize online tools to manage client information and preferences.

Skills

Retail Experience

Sales Skills

Client Relationship Management

Social Media Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Online Clienteling Tools

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Category: Cosmetics Group

Job Opened: March 18th, 2025

Job Number: R-112904

Job Type: Regular

Remote: No

What This Position is All About

The Beauty Advisor will be responsible for interacting with clients and providing an elevated client experience. This individual has a strong desire to sell and uses their working knowledge of the beauty business as well as the many services and tools offered to obtain and grow their business. The Beauty Advisor utilizes this knowledge to provide clients with personalized assistance to enhance their shopping experience and reach set goals.

Who You Are:

• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving new and novel ideas
• Actively collaborates and contributes to a positive and inclusive team dynamic
• Constantly looking for opportunities to improve the way things are done
• Demonstrates comfort in flexing all communication styles and establishes positive interpersonal relationships
• Has a good sense of timing, is a good listener, and can get cooperation with little disruption

You Also Have:

• Minimum 1 year retail experience, within the Beauty industry
• Previously demonstrated successful sales experience, achieving or exceeding goals
• Ability to learn and utilize online clienteling tools and software and are comfortable using social media and technology.

As The Beauty Advisor, You Will:

• Focus on achieving and exceeding individual Cosmetic sales goals, event sales goals, and department daily & monthly sales goals
• Provide a dynamic service presence to each location
• Be skilled at asking appropriate questions to identify a client’s needs in order to effectively provide them guidance or directions
• Actively participate on social media; Instagram, etc. to grow your personal brand and business
• Demonstrate professional make-up and treatment consultation and application
• Maintain a consistent high level of service by creating and developing excellent client relationships as the brand expert and department representative
• Cross sell beyond one line to drive results and build the client’s basket
• Thoroughly knowledgeable on all in-store services and proactively offers the appropriate service to a client to further personalize and enhance their shopping experience
• Maintain a positive image as a liaison between the company and Account Executives
• Utilize online clienteling resource tool to record and maintain client information and preferences to drive your business
• Focus all efforts on providing an exceptional client experience from approach to application, to closing the sale and following up with the client
• Maintain counter standards by ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming space
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $15.91-21.21 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.