11 Cosmetic Specialist jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: click_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 April 2025

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Sales and Purchasing

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

Are you passionate about beauty products and helping people look and feel good? Are you confident to engage and communicate your knowledge of our beauty products with our customers? We have an exciting opportunity in a Clicks store for a Specialist Beauty Advisor who will report to the Store Manager.

Job Purpose:

To deliver service excellence through the provision of professional and knowledgeable advice on beauty and skincare products, the promotion and effective management of merchandise and general housekeeping in order to build customer loyalty and maximise sales.

Job Objectives:

1. To consult with customers, answer product based questions and advise customers in selecting the best products and services that meet their needs.
2. To drive and maximise sales of the beauty department through the promotion, cross-selling and up-selling in order to ensure that monthly targets are consistently met.
3. To monitor sales, regularly evaluate the performance of products and offer suggestions that results in improved product offerings and increased sales.
4. To maintain updated knowledge on all beauty products, ranges, trends, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.
5. To efficiently execute all operational activities within the beauty department, including effective stock management, minimising shrinkage and ensuring a high standard of general housekeeping and administration.
6. To ensure all in-store visual merchandising, in-store presentation and promotional standards within the beauty department are consistently met.
7. To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
8. To promote the Clicks clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
9. To increase profitability and brand loyalty with the customers through the promotion of private label and exclusive products.
10. To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Essential: Relevant Beauty/skincare qualification (External applicants)
2. Essential: Minimum 2 years’ experience within beauty / skincare
3. Experience in a sales and marketing or retail / FMCG environment

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Understanding and application of selling principles
2. Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
3. Understanding of stock management procedures
4. Knowledge of customer service excellence
5. Knowledge of beauty and skincare products in line with different skin types and personal needs
6. Results and target driven
7. Strong customer orientation
8. Interpersonal skills
9. Engaging and confident
10. Persuading and influencing
11. Relating and Networking
12. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
13. Following instructions and procedures
14. Commercial Thinking
15. Planning and organising
16. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

Listing reference: click_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 April 2025

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Sales and Purchasing

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

Are you passionate about beauty products and helping people look and feel good? Are you confident to engage and communicate your knowledge of our beauty products with our customers? We have an exciting opportunity in a Clicks store for a Specialist Beauty Advisor who will report to the Store Manager.

Job Purpose:

To deliver service excellence through the provision of professional and knowledgeable advice on beauty and skincare products, the promotion and effective management of merchandise and general housekeeping in order to build customer loyalty and maximise sales.

Job Objectives:

1. To consult with customers, answer product based questions and advise customers in selecting the best products and services that meet their needs.
2. To drive and maximise sales of the beauty department through the promotion, cross-selling and up-selling in order to ensure that monthly targets are consistently met.
3. To monitor sales, regularly evaluate the performance of products and offer suggestions that results in improved product offerings and increased sales.
4. To maintain updated knowledge on all beauty products, ranges, trends, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.
5. To efficiently execute all operational activities within the beauty department, including effective stock management, minimising shrinkage and ensuring a high standard of general housekeeping and administration.
6. To ensure all in-store visual merchandising, in-store presentation and promotional standards within the beauty department are consistently met.
7. To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
8. To promote the Clicks clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
9. To increase profitability and brand loyalty with the customers through the promotion of private label and exclusive products.
10. To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Essential: Relevant Beauty/skincare qualification (External applicants)
2. Essential: Minimum 2 years’ experience within beauty / skincare
3. Experience in a sales and marketing or retail / FMCG environment

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Understanding and application of selling principles
2. Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
3. Understanding of stock management procedures
4. Knowledge of customer service excellence
5. Knowledge of beauty and skincare products in line with different skin types and personal needs
6. Results and target driven
7. Strong customer orientation
8. Interpersonal skills
9. Engaging and confident
10. Persuading and influencing
11. Relating and Networking
12. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
13. Following instructions and procedures
14. Commercial Thinking
15. Planning and organising
16. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

Our client is urgently seeking a dynamic and motivated External Sales Consultant to join their team in the beauty industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, introducing new products, conducting store visits, and providing exceptional service to valued customers.

• Proficiency in managing an online diary, supported by our administrative team.
• Computer skills are essential, with familiarity in the following software:
• Microsoft OneDrive for file sharing
• Microsoft Outlook for emails and calendar management
• Microsoft Excel
• Ability to take orders during client visits and accurately enter them into our online ordering portal both during regular hours and after hours as needed.
• Prior on-the-road sales experience and professional training or experience in nail services.
• Ownership of a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and insurance coverage for rentals in case of vehicle unavailability due to accidents or mechanical failures.
• Proficiency in English is required; Afrikaans proficiency is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to complete tasks promptly and seek support when necessary.
• Adapt at managing multiple communication tools and software, such as WhatsApp, email, phone calls, and online diary.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Must be able to work a schedule that includes starting the first appointment at 8:30 AM and concluding the last appointment at 4:45 PM, followed by a mandatory 15-minute daily debrief with the sales team.
• Mandatory attendance at bimonthly internal training sessions, scheduled before or after standard working hours.
• Expected to conduct 5 to 8 client visits per day, depending on the working area, with all visits scheduled in advance and pre-booked for the following two months.

Remuneration:
R20 000 p.m (gross)

The successful candidate will inherit a robust, pre-established client base.

Petrol card provided for work-related travel.

Phone and tablet, including minutes and data, supplied for work-related communications and tasks.

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