18 Beauty Artist jobs in South Africa

As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educates and delights our customers.

You will also like working as part of a high performing team to create impact with in-store events and to ensure that the store always achieves our high standards of visual merchandising to stand out against our competitors.

If you are a dynamic self-starter looking for a progressive career opportunity then this could be the perfect role for you and the first step of your career with a leader in prestige beauty.

While certification in make up artistry and/or previous retail make up experience is desirable we also welcome applicants with amateur level experience. As a leader in prestige beauty with a culture that values diversity of thought and people, we offer excellent training and development and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

• While a qualification in make-up artistry/previous retail make up experience is preferred, we welcome applicants with amateur level experience who are able to demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
• Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends and special events in a fast-paced work environment
• Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software
• Applicants must be able to provide proof of right to live and work in the country if invited to attend for interview

Position : Beauty Consultant

Department : Sales

Location : Arc, Gateway

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 Johannesburg 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

Position : Beauty Consultant: Edgars Gateway

Department : Sales

Reporting to : Retail Development Manager

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Blvgari, La Prairie, and Shiseido to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the as a Beauty Consultant.

Purpose of the Role

Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

• Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
• Track counter and individual targets
• Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
• Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
• Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
• Monitor competitor activity
• Know your in-store ranking
• Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
• Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
• Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

• Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
• Build relationships and loyalty with clients
• Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
• Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
• Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly

TEAM WORK

• Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
• Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
• Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key outputs

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

Previous retail and skincare experience

Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous

Position : Beauty Consultant - Chanel Woolworths Hemmingway's PE

Department : Sales

Reporting to : Retail Development Manager

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Blvgari, La Prairie, and Shiseido to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the as a Beauty Consultant.

Purpose of the Role

Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

• Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
• Track counter and individual targets
• Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
• Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
• Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
• Monitor competitor activity
• Know your in-store ranking
• Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
• Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
• Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

• Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
• Build relationships and loyalty with clients
• Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
• Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
• Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly

TEAM WORK

• Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
• Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
• Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key output

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

Previous retail and skincare experience

Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous

Main Purpose

To deliver exceptional customer service and maximises sales through accurate stock management and a wealth of specialist product knowledge in Beauty.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Ensure that sales in Beauty are in line with agreed targets by providing solutions and alternatives to customers on options, products and services
• Monitor, control and display stock and related ticketing with relevant reports to ensure availability and maximum selling opportunities
• Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge and policy understanding to enable high service and operational standards
• Uphold shop-keeping standards in terms of hygiene and safety to ensure a neatly organised department
• Process till transactions efficiently and effectively
• Execute all shrinkage related tasks to contribute to minimum losses
• Maintain high standards of self-discipline in relation to dress code, personal hygiene, time-keeping and attendance
• Participate and contribute in all team related tasks and activities

Key Competencies

• Communication
• Planning and organising
• Detail orientation
• Team orientation
• Customer service orientation
• Stress tolerance
• Creativity
• Numeracy and literacy

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Available and flexible to work different shifts
• Relevant experience in a Beauty selling environment advantageous

Store Locations

• Durban Central
• Durban North

If you are interested in the above position, please send you application to

Position : Beauty Consultant ARC V&A

Department : Sales

Reporting to : Retail Development Manager

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Blvgari, La Prairie, and Shiseido to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the as a Beauty Consultant.

Purpose of the Role

Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

• Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
• Track counter and individual targets
• Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
• Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
• Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
• Monitor competitor activity
• Know your in-store ranking
• Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
• Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
• Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

• Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
• Build relationships and loyalty with clients
• Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
• Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
• Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly

TEAM WORK

• Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
• Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
• Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key outputs

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

Previous retail and skincare experience

Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous

Position : Beauty Consultant Vaal Region

Department : Sales

Reporting to : Retail Development Manager

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Blvgari, La Prairie, and Shiseido to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the as a Beauty Consultant.

Purpose of the Role

Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

• Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
• Track counter and individual targets
• Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
• Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
• Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
• Monitor competitor activity
• Know your in-store ranking
• Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
• Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
• Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

• Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
• Build relationships and loyalty with clients
• Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
• Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
• Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly

TEAM WORK

• Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
• Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
• Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key outputs

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

Previous retail and skincare experience

Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous

Position : Beauty Consultant (Western Cape) Canal Walk / Cavendish / V&A

Department : Sales

Reporting to : Retail Development Manager

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Blvgari, La Prairie, and Shiseido to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the as a Beauty Consultant.

Purpose of the Role

Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

• Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
• Track counter and individual targets
• Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
• Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
• Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
• Monitor competitor activity
• Know your in-store ranking
• Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
• Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
• Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

• Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
• Build relationships and loyalty with clients
• Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
• Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
• Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly

TEAM WORK

• Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
• Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
• Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key outputs

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

Previous retail and skincare experience

Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous

Position : Beauty Consultant (KZN) Pavilion / Gateway

Department : Sales

Reporting to : Retail Development Manager

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Blvgari, La Prairie, and Shiseido to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the as a Beauty Consultant.

Purpose of the Role

Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

• Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
• Track counter and individual targets
• Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
• Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
• Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
• Monitor competitor activity
• Know your in-store ranking
• Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
• Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
• Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

• Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
• Build relationships and loyalty with clients
• Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
• Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
• Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly

TEAM WORK

• Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
• Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
• Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key outputs

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

Previous retail and skincare experience

Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous