Senior Beauty Advisor & Skincare Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Chic working environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Beauty Advisor & Skincare Specialist to join a luxury retail setting in Stellenbosch. The role combines on-site client engagement with potential remote duties, focusing on personalized consultations, product recommendations, and driving sales through exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in luxury beauty retail or skincare, deep knowledge of ingredients and makeup artistry, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in luxury beauty retail or skincare specialist.
• Deep knowledge of skincare ingredients and cosmetic formulations.
• Exceptional sales and customer service skills.
• Experience with inventory management and visual merchandising advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert skincare, makeup, and fragrance consultations tailored to individual client needs.
• Demonstrate product application techniques with confidence and skill.
• Build and maintain relationships with a high-value client base.
• Assist in inventory management, visual merchandising, and stock replenishment.
• Train and mentor junior beauty advisors on product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Achieve and exceed store sales targets.
• Stay updated on beauty trends, product launches, and competitor activities.

Skills

Luxury beauty retail

Skincare expertise

Makeup artistry

Sales excellence

Client consultations

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a sophisticated and knowledgeable Senior Beauty Advisor & Skincare Specialist to join their luxury retail environment in Stellenbosch. This role demands exceptional expertise in beauty products, skincare science, and personalized client consultations. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, curating personalized beauty routines, and driving sales through outstanding customer service. This position offers a hybrid approach, combining on-site client engagement with potential remote responsibilities such as inventory management analysis and digital client outreach, ideal for a seasoned beauty professional who can lead by example and enhance the brand's prestige.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultations on skincare, makeup, and fragrance, tailoring recommendations to individual client needs.
• Demonstrate product application and techniques with confidence and skill.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a high-value client base.
• Assist in managing store inventory, visual merchandising, and stock replenishment.
• Train and mentor junior beauty advisors on product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets.
• Stay current with beauty industry trends, new product launches and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury beauty retail or as a skincare specialist.
• In-depth knowledge of skincare ingredients, cosmetic formulations, and makeup artistry.
• Exceptional sales and customer service skills.
• Experience in inventory management and visual merchandising is advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Professional appearance and a passion for the beauty industry.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous employee discount on all products.
• Continuous training and development opportunities with leading beauty brands.
• A chic and professional working environment in a sought-after location.