Cosmetic Sales Jobs

A Cosmetic Sales representative in the retail industry is primarily responsible for driving product sales through customer service, product knowledge, and merchandising skills. They interact with customers to provide advice, demonstrate products, and assist in the selection of cosmetics that suit the customers' needs and preferences. They are also tasked with managing inventory, maintaining product displays, keeping up to date with the latest beauty trends, and achieving sales targets. They may also conduct makeup demonstrations and provide skincare advice, thus, contributing significantly to the customer's shopping experience and overall satisfaction.

Important skills for a Cosmetic Sales representative include strong communication and interpersonal skills, sales expertise, and an extensive knowledge of various cosmetic products and their application. They need to be attentive to customers' needs and preferences and be able to build rapport quickly. In terms of certifications, while not always required, having a certification in Cosmetology or a related field can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Cosmetic Sales representative, a person may have roles such as a Retail Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, or Beauty Advisor. Each of these roles provides valuable experience in customer interaction, product knowledge, and sales, which are essential for success in the cosmetics sales field.

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Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Trish McEvoy, Part Time - White Plains

  • White Plains, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced...

Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Le Labo, Full Time - Century City

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced...

Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Dior Beaute, Full Time - South Coast Plaza

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced...

Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Bvlgari, Full Time - Aventura

  • Miami, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced...

Beauty Advisor-Gainesville

  • Gainesville, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Gainesville, TX
  • 3 hours ago

$13.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Cooke County $10.31 - $17.15 Per hour Beauty Advisor-Gainesville SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY LLC Occupation: Retail Salespersons Location:...

Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora

  • NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • NC
  • 3 hours ago

Role Specific Information Job Description About the Role As Beauty Advisor, you will drive sales through an authentic passion for beauty and engage clients by identifying their needs with a...

The Cosmetic Beauty Advisor reports to the Sales Team Manager/Store Manager and ensures the uniform execution of the Belk direction within their store. Sales - Responsible for: Meeting or...

Beauty Consultant Part Time

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 4 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Missouri $28k - $36k Per Year Beauty Consultant Part Time Palm Beach Tan, Inc. Occupation: Retail Salespersons Location: Saint Joseph, MO - 64506 Positions...

Beauty Advisor - Part Time - Prudential Center

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Let Success Drive You: Support & assist with all store operations, policies, and procedures, you are encouraged to take the initiative by solving problems and putting the customer's needs first....

Clinique Beauty Advisor - Full Time

  • Destin, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 5 hours ago

The Cosmetic Beauty Advisor reports to the Sales Team Manager/Store Manager and ensures the uniform execution of the Belk direction within their store. Job Functions Sales - Responsible for:...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Beauty Advisor - MAC, Roseville Galleria - Part Time

  • Roseville, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Retail Cosmetics Sales Beauty Advisor, Washington Square - Flex

  • Tigard, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tigard, OR
  • 6 hours ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Retail Cosmetics Sales Beauty Advisor, Cherryvale - Flex

  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Specialty Beauty Advisor - Lancome

  • Manteca, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Manteca, CA
  • 7 hours ago

They represent the image, products and culture of Ulta Beauty and the Lancome brand to the Ulta Beauty guest and support the Experience Manager (EM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales...

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Salary for Cosmetic Sales Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Cosmetic Saless offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.6%
Some High School
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Cosmetic Saless
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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