Beauty Sales Consultant

CVS Health • Sunnyvale, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a sales-oriented, licensed Beauty Sales Consultant to provide a high-quality customer experience in Beauty & Personal Care. The consultant shares beauty trends and techniques, provides paid beauty services and personalized product advice, and manages the customer experience from consultation through purchase and service.

The role includes actively engaging customers, recommending products, upselling, explaining promotions and CVS programs, and using product knowledge to support sales. Consultants represent CVS and partner brands, provide required ear-piercing and other services offered at their work location, and must pass required proficiency assessments before performing services.

Consultants also maintain product displays and a clean, well-stocked service area; follow sanitation and hazardous-waste policies; complete ongoing training; and maintain a professional appearance. The role requires an active state Cosmetology or Esthetician license, with the license displayed while working as required by state law. Work is at a CVS store, with travel to sales programs and events as needed, and may involve a flexible retail schedule.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a current, valid Cosmetology or Esthetician license in the state of employment, and display it during working hours as required by state law.
• Be willing and able to provide ear-piercing services in all stores and other services offered at the work location.
• Pass required skills assessments and training courses for paid services.
• Use sales data and product or brand knowledge to meet sales and beauty-service goals.
• Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be goal-driven and able to multitask.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities and learning new procedures.
• Be available to work at a CVS store and travel to sales programs and events as needed.
• Be available for a flexible retail schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and peak hours.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• For applicants to Nevada licensed positions, provide confirmation of a state-issued Makeup Artist Registration or Threader Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Prior beauty sales experience and a strong passion for beauty.
• Ability to speak both English and Spanish for specific CVS store openings.

Responsibilities

• Seek out customers and deliver a high-quality beauty-advisor experience.
• Provide personalized product and service recommendations, including upselling and suggestive selling.
• Use product and brand knowledge to answer customer questions and support sales.
• Promote CVS services and Beauty Club programs, invite customers to in-store events, and explain current promotions.
• Represent CVS and partner brands while providing ear-piercing services and other applicable services offered at the assigned location.
• Pass required proficiency assessments before performing in-store services.
• Demonstrate proper product usage and explain product features and benefits.
• 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.
• 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.
• Complete ongoing sales, brand, and paid-service training.
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company policies.
• Stay current on beauty trends and techniques.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Free product samples (gratis)
• Opportunity for top Beauty Sales Consultants to earn an invitation to the annual tradeshow
• Additional resources supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to eligibility

What This Job Offers

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