Beauty Stylist - Downtown Portland

Nordstrom•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beauty Stylist drives beauty sales across brands by using product demonstrations and artistry techniques, with a focus on recommending products that suit each customer. The role is suited to someone passionate about beauty products who thrives in commissioned sales and provides attentive, one-on-one customer service. The work schedule varies by week according to business needs. The stylist builds customer relationships through service consultations, follow-up, product recommendations, appointment-based selling, and invitations to store events. They use selling tools, including text and social media, and technology to support in-store and digital sales, while developing product and industry knowledge, cultivating vendor relationships, creating store events, and networking in the community. The role requires continuous movement for 6–8 hours per shift, frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing, and reaching, frequent hand use, and handling merchandise. Employees regularly lift items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds, including bulky or awkward items that may need to be lifted overhead. The listed hourly pay range is $23.95–$24.95. Beauty sales roles typically receive 3% commission. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, retirement, paid time away, life and disability insurance, merchandise discounts, and EAP resources; eligibility requirements may apply.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Beauty industry experience.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization and follow-through.
High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to continuously move for 6–8 hours per shift and frequently bend, twist, squat, flex, reach, and use hands to grasp, manipulate, push, and pull.
Ability to handle bulky or awkward merchandise, regularly lift up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, including overhead.

Responsibilities

Set and achieve sales goals for in-store and digital selling using effective selling tools, including text and social media.
Track industry trends and maintain product knowledge and expertise.
Initiate service consultations by asking open-ended questions to understand customers’ preferences and needs.
Build lasting customer relationships by following up on purchases, suggesting products, and inviting customers to upcoming events.
Grow sales through appointment-based selling, use of technology, and opening new Nordstrom Rewards accounts.
Create store events and network in the community.
Build and maintain vendor relationships within each Beauty brand to identify key focuses and products.