Beauty Advisor

International Shoppes•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

International Shoppes has been delivering exceptional service and premium retail experiences to travelers since 1951. We proudly operate across some of the nation's busiest airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Bradley International Airport (BDL), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), and Kahului Airport (OGG). We are committed to providing an outstanding shopping experience while representing many of the world's most recognized luxury, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Overview: If you are a COSMETICS enthusiast who loves people and enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, this is the right fit for you. You're a multi-tasker who enjoys being on your feet. You want more than just a job; you want an opportunity to grow and build a career. We have great career opportunity in our stores - where many of our best ideas (and future managers) are born. You are passionate in providing premium customer service and willing to go above and beyond to achieve customer satisfaction. Our customers will not only look to you for inspiration and advice; they'll also demand fast-paced service. If you are driven to succeed, Your Duty Free and Travel Retail Experts would like to have you on board! International Shoppes is hiring! The Beauty Advisor at JFK Airport will be responsible for selling specific brand merchandise and providing exceptional customer service to our clients, while working with terminal management to drive sales.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or High School Equivalence Certificate
Proven knowledge and selling experience with cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances.
Minimum of one (1) year of previous customer service or selling experience
Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills (examples are: active listening, verbal communication, assertiveness)
Travel is required brand trainings held by vendors and International Shoppes.
Must be flexible with schedule; Evening, Weekends and Holidays are MANDATORY!
Must present professional appearance while interacting with clients.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Must have valid passport, subject to international or domestic travel.
Participation in semi-annual inventory required.
Must pass airport security background check (JFK Airport).
Valid passport required, subject to international or domestic travel.
To ensure that we continue to hire competent, ethical and trustworthy individuals, all candidates will be required to complete a thorough Security background check prior to receiving any final offer of employment from International Shoppes.
Must be available to work opening shifts starting at 6:00am, and closing shifts up until 1:00am.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Arabic is a PLUS

Responsibilities

Greet clients and engage them to ascertain their needs and/or wants.
Based on the clients’ needs and/or wants to assist them with finding merchandise and recommend additional merchandise or alternative.
Ensure highest level of customer service resulting in increased productivity and achieving sales goals.
Serves as the make-up, skincare, and fragrance expert with respect to brand specifics, services, merchandise, and procedures.
Demonstrates make-up, skincare, and fragrances and describes the results and benefits to the client.
Execute make-up, skincare, and fragrance merchandising and operational functions to company standards.
Responsible for the cleanliness of testers and all fixtures in the make-up and skincare areas and reports all problems to the appropriate management team member.
Maintain product knowledge, as well as knowledge about sales and promotions.
Maintain security standards with the store to ensure safety of clients, colleagues and merchandise.
Responsible for set-up and maintenance of promotions.
Assist with maintaining stock levels of brand merchandise.
Light cleaning of shelves, counters, and tables.
Other duties as assigned by management.