Senior Beauty Advisor & Product Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Product training

Employee discounts

Commission & bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Beauty Advisor & Product Specialist with deep skincare, makeup and fragrance knowledge. You will guide customers, provide personalized consultations and drive sales while delivering outstanding service.

Join a prestigious cosmetics retailer and train on products, stay ahead of trends, demonstrate makeovers, and build lasting relationships with a loyal clientele in-store.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in beauty retail or a related client-facing role.
• Extensive knowledge of skincare, makeup, and fragrance products and brands.
• Proven sales ability and experience in exceeding targets.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex product information clearly and concisely.
• A passion for the beauty industry and a keen interest in current trends.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Basic computer literacy for point-of-sale systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert beauty advice and personalized recommendations to customers across skincare, makeup, and fragrance categories.
• Conduct product demonstrations and offer makeovers or skincare consultations.
• Educate customers on product ingredients, benefits, and usage.
• Assist customers in selecting the right products to meet their specific needs and preferences.
• Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets.
• Maintain an aesthetically pleasing and well-stocked sales floor, ensuring products are attractively displayed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest beauty trends, new product launches, and brand promotions.
• Handle customer inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Participate in ongoing product training and development sessions.
• Build strong relationships with a loyal customer base.

Skills

Customer service

Sales excellence

Communication

Beauty product knowledge

Upselling

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious cosmetic retailer in Upington, Northern Cape , is seeking a highly knowledgeable and customer-focused Senior Beauty Advisor & Product Specialist. This role is ideal for an individual with a deep understanding of skincare, makeup, and fragrance products, coupled with exceptional sales and client-advisory skills. You will be responsible for guiding customers through product selection, providing personalized beauty consultations, and delivering outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for beauty, a comprehensive product knowledge base, and the ability to drive sales while building lasting customer relationships. This position is key to upholding the store's reputation for excellence in beauty retail in the Upington region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert beauty advice and personalized recommendations to customers across skincare, makeup, and fragrance categories.
• Conduct product demonstrations and offer makeovers or skincare consultations.
• Educate customers on product ingredients, benefits, and usage.
• Assist customers in selecting the right products to meet their specific needs and preferences.
• Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets.
• Maintain an aesthetically pleasing and well-stocked sales floor, ensuring products are attractively displayed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest beauty trends, new product launches, and brand promotions.
• Handle customer inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Participate in ongoing product training and development sessions.
• Build strong relationships with a loyal customer base.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in beauty retail or a related client-facing role.
• Extensive knowledge of skincare, makeup, and fragrance products and brands.
• Proven sales ability and experience in exceeding targets.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex product information clearly and concisely.
• A passion for the beauty industry and a keen interest in current trends.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Basic computer literacy for point-of-sale systems and inventory management.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive annual salary, complemented by attractive commission and bonus opportunities based on performance. Our client provides comprehensive product training and development, opportunities for career advancement within the retail sector, generous employee discounts on a wide range of beauty products, and a dynamic and supportive work environment. Join a respected team in Upington, Northern Cape , and build a rewarding career in the vibrant world of beauty retail.