Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Kierland Commons

bluemercury • Scottsdale, AZ

2h • $17 - $25

About The Position

As a Seasonal Bluemercury Beauty Expert, you drive sales and optimize customer service throughout client interactions while building relationships. You serve as a beauty advocate and role model a best-in-class service experience by assisting clients and meeting their beauty needs. Awareness of current trends and the ability to connect with others make you an essential member of the Bluemercury team.

The role involves building personalized client relationships, sharing product knowledge across skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance, and making tailored recommendations. You demonstrate products and provide application tips, communicate product benefits and promotions, and encourage repeat business through loyalty programs and events. You also support stock management and store presentation, participate in beauty workshops, and share customer feedback and insights with management.

Requirements

• Proven retail experience, preferably in the beauty industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to share knowledge.
• Passion for beauty and staying current with the latest trends and products.
• Ability to work flexibly, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated, able to stay current, and supportive of operational excellence.
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• 1–2 years of direct experience is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; frequent use of computers, handheld electronic equipment, and cash registers; reaching, crouching, kneeling, and stooping; color vision; and lifting or moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged exposure to fragrance and home fragrance products.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect in interactions with customers and colleagues.

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.
• Recommend products based on clients’ needs, preferences, and skin types; conduct 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 on products and services and share insights with the management team.

Benefits

• Commission and bonus opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts and gratis.
• Paid time off (PTO) 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED