Beauty Sales Consultant Licensed

CVS Health • Fairfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a licensed, sales-oriented Beauty Sales Consultant to deliver a high-quality customer experience in Beauty & Personal Care. The consultant provides paid beauty services and personalized product advice, shares current beauty trends and techniques, and represents both CVS and partner brands. The role includes required ear-piercing services and other applicable services offered at the store locations where the consultant works, subject to successful completion of proficiency assessments.

The consultant supports sales through customer engagement, product expertise, upselling, suggestive selling, and promotion of CVS services, Beauty Club programs, events, and offers. They also maintain attractive, stocked, hygienic displays and work areas; follow sanitation and hazardous-waste policies; participate in training and sales events; and keep their service knowledge and skills current. The position requires an active state Cosmetology/Esthetician license, displayed during work hours, and availability for a flexible retail schedule and travel to sales programs and events as needed.

This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $18.94–$27.94 per hour. Benefits for eligible full-time colleagues include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

• Current, valid Cosmetology/Esthetician license in the state of employment; maintain an active license and display it during working hours as required by state law.
• Ability and willingness to perform ear-piercing services and other services offered at the locations where the consultant works.
• Ability to pass required skills assessments and training courses for paid services offered at assigned store locations.
• Ability to use sales data and product and 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, potentially including mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and peak hours.
• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For Nevada applicants, confirmation of a state-issued Makeup Artist Registration or Threader Registration is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout the store to serve customers and perform tasks such as stocking, facing displays, and updating promotions.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp objects, including items on lower shelves.
• Manual dexterity to perform duties such as hair styling, makeup application, and ear piercing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior beauty sales experience and a strong passion for beauty.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, though not required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are required in 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 detailed product knowledge and recommend products to 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 and other applicable paid beauty services.
• Pass required proficiency assessments before performing in-store services.
• Demonstrate proper product use and explain product features and benefits to encourage purchases.
• Manage time among consultations, scheduled services, and walk-in clients.
• Display an active Cosmetology/Esthetician license during working hours as required by state law.
• Create and maintain product displays and promotional materials supporting brand, corporate, and local advertising.
• 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 compliance 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 to support colleagues and their families, based on eligibility
• Product samples (gratis)
• Opportunity for top Beauty Sales Consultants to earn an invitation to the annual tradeshow

What This Job Offers

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