Beauty Consultant

Job Description - Beauty Consultant

Position : Beauty Consultant
Department : Sales
Location : KwaZulu Natal (Westville Pavilion)
Reporting to : Store Manager

ARC Store, an up and coming cosmetics retailer is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven, tech savvy, and ambitious individual to join the Durban team as a Beauty Consultant within their retail store. If you are passionate about cosmetics, are looking to grow your retail career and want to make a positive contribution within a dynamic team environment; we are looking for you
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to provide an exceptional client experience to maximise sales and profitability; to ensure that operating standards are executed and maintained, and to build and enhance the retailer brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAXIMISE TURNOVER, PROFIT AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Assist in setting up and driving sales at events/launches/retailer activities
- Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously

BRAND MANAGEMENT
- Monitor competitor activity, stay up to date with current industry trends
- Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times
- Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times

STOCK MANAGEMENT, MERCHANDISING AND STORE OPERATIONS
- Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
- Report out of stocks to line manager daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
- Stock administration, stockloss prevention, stock level control and management
- Implementation and adherence to operating procedures and policies at all times
- Asset control and security
- Point of sale

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients
- Uphold and reinforce the Client journey and experience standards
- Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing cosmetics services
- Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating products (make-up, skincare and fragrances) to clients
- Share make-up, skincare and fragrance tips, expert knowledge, current trends and provide customers with a personalised, educational experience
- Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

TEAMWORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment, contribute to the execution of the overall sales operational plan, participate in and support all events and hold each other accountable
- Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
- Ensure that exceptional; consistent standards are maintained
- Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times

ADMINISTRATION
- Daily tracking sheets/reports completed and submitted as required
- Implementation of CRM processes
- Retail reports and updates as required

COMPETENCIES
 Deciding and Initiating Action
 Working with People
 Relating & Networking
 Adhering to Principles and Values
 Persuading and Influencing
 Planning and Organising
 Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
 Coping with pressure and setbacks

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- At least 3 years cosmetics experience (Make-up, skincare and fragrances) within a retail environment
- Make-up artistry experience is advantageous
- Certificate in Beauty/Make-Up is advantageous
- Must be able to demonstrate expert knowledge and current industry trends
- Must be a team player, an active learner and problem-solver
- Must be willing to work weekends and shifts as required
- Must have own transport

Job: Sales and Service
Primary Location: Westville Pavilion