Cosmetics Operating Assistant - South Coast Plaza

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is hiring a Cosmetics Operating Assistant in Costa Mesa, California. This role supports daily operations in the cosmetics department, maintaining merchandising standards and managing inventory flow to enhance customer experience.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in retail or cosmetics, strong communication skills, and flexible availability. Responsibilities include organizing inventory, supporting sales floor activities, and ensuring a polished presentation of merchandise.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail or cosmetics operations experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional appearance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift moderate weights as needed.
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and organize cosmetics inventory.
• Maintain visual merchandising and display standards.
• Support sales floor activities including point of sale operations.
• Perform housekeeping and product maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail operations

Job description

Summary

The Cosmetics Operating Assistant supports daily operations of the cosmetics department at the South Coast Plaza store. This role helps maintain merchandising standards, manages inventory flow, and contributes to a polished customer experience. The position works with store leadership and brand partners to ensure operational excellence on the sales floor.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and organize cosmetics inventory; assist with stock replenishment and product rotations.
• Maintain visual merchandising and display standards for the cosmetics floor.
• Support sales floor activities including point of sale operations and customer assistance during peak periods.
• Perform housekeeping and product maintenance to ensure a clean, organized presentation of merchandise.

Requirements

• 1+ years of retail or cosmetics operations experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional appearance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift moderate weights as needed.
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays.