Retail Sales Associate, Hinsdale - Part Time

bluemercury • Hinsdale, IL

9h • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Bluemercury is seeking a passionate Beauty Expert to enhance customers’ beauty experiences through exceptional service, product knowledge, and expert advice. The Beauty Expert drives sales and optimizes customer service through client interactions while building relationships, advocating for beauty, and consistently modeling a best-in-class service experience. The role involves helping clients meet their beauty needs and staying aware of current trends.

The position includes building personalized client relationships; sharing knowledge of skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products; providing tailored recommendations and demonstrations; promoting products, loyalty programs, and events; supporting inventory and store presentation; participating in beauty workshops; and sharing customer feedback with management. This is a part-time role in the Hinsdale store.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail, preferably in the beauty industry.
• One to two years of direct experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to share knowledge.
• Passion for beauty and for staying current with trends and products.
• Ability to work flexibly, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated, stays current, and supports operational excellence.
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Foster acceptance and respect, strengthening relationships and authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Nice To Haves

• Beauty certification.
• Advanced authority and expertise in a specific brand.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, personalized relationships with customers and provide a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
• Maintain and share knowledge of beauty products across skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance, including current products and trends.
• Offer tailored product recommendations based on client needs, preferences, and skin types; conduct product demonstrations and provide application tips.
• Drive sales by communicating product benefits and promotions, and encourage repeat business by informing customers about loyalty programs and upcoming events.
• Assist with stock management, product availability, and maintaining an organized, visually appealing store environment.
• Participate in and occasionally lead in-store beauty workshops.
• Collect customer feedback about products and services and share insights with the management team.

Benefits

• Commission and bonus opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts and gratis.
• Paid time off for full-time hourly employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401(k).
• Advancement opportunities and mentorship.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health and financial literacy resources.
• Colleague Resource Groups and give-back/volunteer opportunities.
• Inclusive, challenging, and fun work environment.
• Empowerment to perform impactful work with tangible results.

What This Job Offers

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