Beauty Sales Consultant, Licensed

CVS Health • Albany, OR

2d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a sales-oriented, licensed Beauty Sales Consultant to provide beauty services, product advice and a high-quality customer experience in its Beauty & Personal Care department. The role combines customer sales, paid beauty services and store operations. Consultants share beauty trends and techniques, provide personalized recommendations, support sales goals and represent CVS and its partner brands. They are required to provide ear-piercing services and other applicable services offered at the locations where they work, after successfully completing required proficiency assessments. The consultant must maintain an active state Cosmetology or Esthetician license and display it at work as required by state law.

The position includes customer consultations and scheduled or walk-in services, product demonstrations, sales and brand training, display maintenance, sanitation and hazardous-waste compliance, and participation in sales programs or events. Consultants must be available to work a flexible retail schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours and peak hours, and travel to sales programs and events as needed. The role is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The pay range is $19.00–$28.00 per hour, with the actual offer dependent on factors including experience, education and geography.

Requirements

• Current and valid Cosmetology or Esthetician license in the state of employment; the license must remain active and be displayed during working hours as required by state law.
• Ability and willingness to perform ear-piercing services and all other services offered at the locations where the consultant works.
• Pass required skills assessments and training courses for paid services offered at the consultant’s store locations.
• 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, manage multiple priorities and learn new procedures quickly.
• Availability to work at a CVS store and travel to sales programs and events as needed.
• Availability for a flexible retail schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours and peak hours.
• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For applicants to Nevada positions: confirmation of a state-issued Makeup Artist Registration or Threader Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Prior beauty sales experience and a strong passion for beauty.
• Bilingual English and Spanish ability for specific CVS stores.

Responsibilities

• Seek out customers and provide a high-quality beauty advisor experience.
• Provide personalized sales service based on customer needs, including upselling and suggestive selling.
• Use verbal communication to guide customer conversations and generate sales.
• Answer customer questions with product knowledge and help customers build product purchases.
• Promote CVS services and Beauty Club programs, invite customers to in-store events, and explain current promotions.
• Represent CVS and partner brands and uphold service standards when interacting with customers.
• Provide required ear-piercing services and other applicable services offered at the locations where the consultant works, after passing proficiency assessments.
• Demonstrate proper product usage and explain product features and benefits to help drive purchases.
• Manage time among consultations, scheduled services and walk-in clients.
• Display an active Cosmetology or Esthetician license during working hours as required by state law.
• Create and maintain product displays and promotional materials supporting brand, corporate and local advertising efforts.
• Participate in and represent CVS at sales programs and events.
• Keep the assigned area clean, stocked, well-merchandised and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Follow CVS sanitation and hazardous-waste disposal policies in a timely and compliant manner.
• Complete ongoing sales, brand and paid-service training with CVS and service partners.
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
• Stay current on beauty trends and techniques.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility
• Exposure to beauty products through brand interaction and training
• Free product samples (gratis)
• Top Beauty Sales Consultants may earn an invitation to an annual tradeshow featuring learning and demonstrations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED