Freelance Skincare Advocate & Advisor - Houston

Medik8 • Houston, TX

7h • $25 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Skincare Advocate & Advisor represents Medik8 within Sephora retail locations in the Houston area. The role focuses on driving product sell-through, building brand awareness, and delivering exceptional client experiences. The advocate provides personalized skincare consultations and product recommendations, and educates Sephora Cast Members and consumers on Medik8’s CSA Philosophy—Vitamin C, Sunscreen, and Vitamin A—as well as the brand’s products, ingredients, and skincare routines. The role also includes supporting in-store events and activations, maintaining merchandising and hygiene standards, building relationships with store teams, and reporting sales and market insights. Employment, payroll, and benefits administration are handled by a third-party Employer of Record or staffing partner, rather than directly by Medik8 or Sephora.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and client service skills.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Comfort conducting skincare consultations and product demonstrations.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with brand leadership.
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to lift and move event and merchandising materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel between multiple retail locations as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in skincare, beauty, cosmetics, luxury retail, or sales.
• Passion for skincare and a strong understanding of skincare ingredients and routine building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized skincare consultations and product recommendations based on client needs and concerns.
• Drive sales and achieve Sales Per Hour (SPH) goals.
• Educate consumers on the brand philosophy, hero products, ingredients, and skincare routines.
• Execute in-store events, trainings, and brand activations to increase client engagement and sales.
• Build strong partnerships with store and leadership teams.
• Maintain expert knowledge of skincare trends, ingredients, competitors, and industry best practices.
• Uphold merchandising standards, including product presentation, testers, and hygiene compliance.
• Capture and report sales results, client feedback, competitive insights, and event outcomes.
• Represent the brand professionally and embody its values.

What This Job Offers

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