Beauty Sales Consultant

CVS Health•New York, NY

1d•$19 - $28

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a sales-oriented Beauty Sales Consultant to serve as the primary beauty advisor to customers in the store’s beauty zone. The consultant provides friendly, knowledgeable, personalized service, shares beauty trends and techniques, recommends products based on customer needs, and works to build customer relationships and sales. The role includes educating customers about product usage and benefits, supporting sales programs and promotions, creating and maintaining displays, and keeping the beauty area clean, stocked, well-merchandised, and compliant with hygiene standards. Consultants complete onboarding and ongoing training, meet sales budgets, participate in sales meetings, and maintain a professional appearance. Ear-piercing training and certification are provided, and the consultant must be willing to perform ear-piercing services in all stores. This is a full-time position with anticipated hours of 40 per week. The typical pay range is $19.00–$28.00. The role requires a flexible retail schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and peak hours. Physical activities include standing or moving throughout the store for most of the work time, stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching or grasping objects, and performing tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Requirements

Sales-oriented, with the ability to use sales data and product or brand knowledge to meet sales and beauty-service goals.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Goal-driven, with the ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and quickly learn new procedures.
Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, potentially including mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and peak hours.
Ability to perform the tasks described in the job description.
Willingness and ability to perform ear-piercing services in all stores; training and certification will be provided.
At least 18 years old.
In specific CVS stores, bilingual beauty advisors must be able to speak with customers in both English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Prior beauty sales experience.
Current knowledge of beauty products and brands.
Strong passion for beauty.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide personalized beauty sales service based on customer needs, including upselling, suggestive selling, and follow-up contact to build lasting relationships.
Engage customers in conversation, listen and respond sensitively to their needs, and provide specialized sales advice.
Use verbal communication and product knowledge to answer customer questions and increase sales.
Educate customers about product usage and benefits, and use the CVS beauty monthly sampling program to build relationships.
Participate in and represent company sales programs and events; discuss CVS Beauty Club programs, invite customers to in-store events, and explain promotions.
Create and maintain product displays, end caps, and other beauty promotional materials supporting brands, corporate initiatives, and local advertising.
Keep the assigned beauty area clean, stocked, well-merchandised, and compliant with hygiene standards.
Follow CVS tester sanitation, hazardous waste disposal, and tool-cleansing policies.
Complete initial 30/60/90-day onboarding and ongoing training and educational programs.
Execute the sales plan, meet the sales budget, and track progress toward goals.
Participate in sales training meetings and conference calls about programs, promotions, new items, brand launches, sales goals, and customer care.
Work to exceed prior sales goals and maximize the sales budget.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company guidelines.
Stay informed about beauty trends and techniques and continue developing product knowledge and customer-service skills.
Perform ear-piercing services in all stores after receiving training and certification.