Cosmetic Consultant - Newcastle Corner

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Newcastle is seeking a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant to promote and sell Dis-Chem cosmetics and beauty products through outstanding service at Newcastle Corner.

You will handle product demonstrations, manage stock, support promotions, and maintain attractive displays while upholding Dis-Chem policies and health and safety guidelines. A Grade 12 and retail experience are essential; cosmetics knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Retail sales experience preferred.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Willing to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell cosmetic and beauty products through excellent service.
• Demonstrate products via makeovers and promotions.
• Manage stock levels and report shortages, damage or expiry.
• Ensure attractive merchandising and displays.
• Drive department and brand sales.
• Assist with salon appointments.
• Adhere to policies and safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Sales oriented

Stock reports

English literacy

Direct customer interaction

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant for their store in Newcastle Corner. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements: Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies: Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer.

Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy.

Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.