Full-Time Beauty Lead Advisor - Sephora

Kohl's•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

As Beauty Lead Advisor, you will drive sales through an authentic passion for beauty and engage the team and clients by identifying their needs with a consultative approach. You will maintain expert knowledge of top beauty brands, execute merchandise sets, and support replenishment and visual standards. You will guide the team to meet Sephora at Kohl’s standards and ensure an excellent overall client experience. The role provides guidance to the Beauty Team in partnership with the Store Manager, communicates initiatives and feedback, and serves as a point of contact for the Store Manager, Sephora Training Team, and other partners. It also involves building client loyalty, providing product and beauty-trend expertise, demonstrating products and application techniques, and executing sales plans. The Beauty Lead Advisor maintains Sephora visual merchandising and operational standards, supports replenishment and omni-processing, and assists with inventory activities from receipt to sale. All associates are expected to act with integrity, support an inclusive and safe workplace, follow company policies and procedures, complete tasks within established timeframes, and respond proactively to direction. The position requires the ability to perform the listed essential functions, complete company training, comply with dress code and safety standards, use basic computer and retail technology equipment, and meet attendance and scheduling requirements. Physical requirements include lifting, frequent movement and reaching, standing and walking for the duration of a scheduled shift, and visually verifying and inspecting merchandise. Pay starts at $20.80.

Requirements

Authentic passion for beauty.
Three years of client-facing retail or service industry experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence clearly and concisely.
Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to complete company training and comply with dress code requirements.
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
Ability to operate and communicate on multiple-frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet company scheduling requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with a two-person lift.
Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push, and pull frequently.
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a scheduled shift, at least eight hours.
Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise.
Ability to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to the Beauty Team in partnership with the Store Manager.
Communicate initiatives between the Store Manager and Beauty Advisors, providing feedback and coaching.
Act as a point of contact for the Store Manager, Sephora Training Team, and other partners.
Build client loyalty by identifying needs, suggesting products, and seeking opportunities to upsell.
Provide product and beauty-trend knowledge to clients.
Demonstrate products and product application to inspire clients.
Understand and execute sales plans to support and meet goals.
Execute and maintain Sephora visual merchandising and operational standards, including merchandise sets, tester maintenance, and department cleanliness and hygiene.
Replenish the sales floor in a timely and consistent manner.
Complete required training to expand knowledge.
Support omni-processing within the department.
Support inventory management from receipt to sale, including freight processing, back stocking, inventory counts, and price changes.
Act with integrity and honesty and foster teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture.
Use good judgment when making decisions and involve appropriate partners as needed.
Support and execute safety and shortage reduction programs according to company guidelines.
Complete multiple tasks within established timeframes and follow company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain adherence to company safety policies and respond proactively to direction from leaders and other company personnel.