Beauty Advisor - Part Time

Belk•Staunton, VA

About The Position

The Beauty Advisor drives sales and provides a positive customer experience through excellent service, relationship-building, product applications, and customized recommendations across multiple beauty brands. The role calls for enthusiasm for the beauty and fragrance industry, competitive drive, and confidence in a fast-paced commission environment. This is an hourly, part-time position. The Beauty Advisor builds customer loyalty through personalized consultations, clienteling tools, and tailored product advice, while supporting promotions, events, and outreach to maximize sales. The role also uses selling tools and digital devices to provide an omnichannel experience and continually develops product knowledge, selling behaviors, artistry skills, and awareness of beauty trends. In addition to selling, the Beauty Advisor maintains merchandise, visual presentation, signing, and hygiene standards; supports store fulfillment, operations, and asset protection; and contributes to a positive team culture. Other tasks may be assigned. The posting notes that its responsibilities and requirements are not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.
Skills and experience to perform the role, with a commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Comfort using technology, including smartphones, tablet computers, and Windows-based operating systems.
Availability for a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to move regularly throughout store areas and remain accessible to customers.
Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for products, and to lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.
Comfort with and enjoyment of assisting customers with makeup application and skincare services.
Maintain all required professional licenses and certifications, including state-specific demonstrator or cosmetology licenses where required by applicable state and local regulatory boards.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and initiative in achieving store objectives and personal and store key metrics.
Build genuine relationships with team members, vendors, customers, and the community to create memorable store experiences.
Build customer loyalty through excellent service, personalized consultations, clienteling tools, and tailored product advice and recommendations.
Execute promotions, special events, and customer outreach to maximize performance and drive sales.
Use selling tools and digital devices to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience and confidently communicate inventory, assortment, and product details.
Use training tools and brand resources, and embrace feedback, to build product knowledge, suggestive selling behaviors, artistry skills, and expertise in beauty trends.
Encourage repeat client interactions as a knowledgeable and trusted resource.
Merchandise and replenish products in a timely manner.
Maintain visual merchandising, signing, and beauty hygiene standards in line with vendor and company directives.
Contribute to a positive store culture by connecting with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating achievements.
Adapt to changing circumstances and support selling and store operations through other assigned tasks.
Support store fulfillment and asset protection by accurately and efficiently executing omni and operations processes, maintaining product protection standards, and following safety guidelines.
Assist customers with makeup application and skincare services.