Beauty Sales Consultant, Licensed

CVS Health•Pleasanton, CA

7d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a sales-oriented, licensed beauty professional to provide 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 supports product and service sales. The role is responsible for the end-to-end beauty customer experience, including consultations, scheduled services, walk-in clients, and customer engagement with CVS services, Beauty Club programs, promotions, and in-store events. The consultant represents CVS and partner brands, provides required ear-piercing services and other applicable services at their work locations, and must pass proficiency assessments before performing services. They maintain an active state Cosmetology or Esthetician license and display it while working as required by state law. The position also supports store operations by maintaining product displays and a clean, well-stocked, hygienic service area; following sanitation and hazardous-waste policies; completing training; and maintaining a professional appearance. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week retail position. The schedule is flexible and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and peak hours. The role may require travel to sales programs and events. The stated typical pay range is $18.90–$27.90 per hour, with the actual offer dependent on factors such as experience, education, and geography.

Requirements

Possess a current, valid Cosmetology or Esthetician license in the state of employment and maintain it while employed.
Display the active license at work locations during working hours as required by state law.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to perform ear-piercing services in all stores and other services offered at assigned work locations.
Pass required skills assessments and training courses for paid service options offered at assigned store locations.
Use sales data and product and 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, handle multiple priorities, and learn new procedures quickly.
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.
Nevada applicants must provide confirmation of a state-issued Makeup Artist Registration or Threader Registration.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Prior beauty sales experience and a strong passion for beauty.
In specific CVS stores, bilingual beauty advisors who can speak English and Spanish are required.

Responsibilities

Seek out customers and provide a high-quality beauty advisor experience.
Provide personalized sales service based on customer needs, using upselling and suggestive selling.
Use verbal communication and product knowledge to answer customer questions, increase sales, and support larger sales baskets.
Promote CVS services and Beauty Club programs, invite customers to in-store events, and explain promotions to close sales.
Represent CVS and partner brands and uphold service standards when interacting with customers.
Provide ear-piercing services in all stores and perform other applicable services offered at the locations where the consultant works.
Pass proficiency assessments before performing in-store services.
Demonstrate proper product usage and explain product features and benefits to support customer education and purchase conversion.
Manage time among consultations, scheduled services, and walk-in clients.
Keep an active Cosmetology or Esthetician license displayed 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 informed about current beauty trends and techniques.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources for colleagues and their families, based on eligibility
Exposure to beauty products through brand interaction and training
Free product samples (gratis)
Opportunity for top Beauty Sales Consultants to earn an invitation to an annual tradeshow