Lead Makeup Artist & Beauty Advisor

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission

Employee discounts on beauty products

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Lead Makeup Artist & Beauty Advisor to spearhead beauty counter operations, deliver expert makeup applications, and provide personalised beauty advice.

You will lead a small team of beauty advisors, drive sales, maintain visual merchandising standards, and ensure an exceptional customer experience in a dynamic retail setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional Makeup Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in beauty retail, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Excellent understanding of makeup application techniques, skincare, and cosmetic products.
• Strong sales, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional makeup applications for various occasions, including consultations and demonstrations.
• Provide expert skincare and makeup advice, assisting customers in selecting suitable products.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of beauty advisors to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Maintain the visual merchandising standards of the beauty counter, ensuring products are displayed attractively and are well-stocked.
• Manage inventory, process sales transactions accurately, and handle customer inquiries and issues professionally.
• Stay current with beauty trends, product knowledge, and competitor activities to enhance sales strategies.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Sales skills

Leadership

Customer service

Skincare knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and charismatic Lead Makeup Artist & Beauty Advisor to spearhead their beauty counter operations in Mossel Bay . This pivotal role involves providing expert makeup application services, offering personalized beauty advice, and leading a small team of beauty advisors. You will be responsible for driving sales, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to showcase their artistry, leadership skills, and passion for the beauty industry within a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional makeup applications for various occasions, including consultations and demonstrations.
• Provide expert skincare and makeup advice, assisting customers in selecting suitable products.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of beauty advisors to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Maintain the visual merchandising standards of the beauty counter, ensuring products are displayed attractively and are well-stocked.
• Manage inventory, process sales transactions accurately, and handle customer inquiries and issues professionally.
• Stay current with beauty trends, product knowledge, and competitor activities to enhance sales strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a professional Makeup Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Demonstrated experience in beauty retail, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Excellent understanding of makeup application techniques, skincare, and cosmetic products.
• Strong sales, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced retail setting.
• A passion for beauty and delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and commission structure.
• Generous employee discounts on beauty products.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• A vibrant and supportive team environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within the retail beauty sector.