Freelance Skincare Advocate & Advisor - Long Island
About The Position
Medik8 is seeking a freelance Skincare Advocate & Advisor to represent the brand within Sephora retail locations near Long Island. The role focuses on driving sell-through through exceptional client experiences, building brand awareness, educating Sephora Cast Members on Medik8’s CSA Philosophy (Vitamin C, Sunscreen, Vitamin A), and maintaining a flawless brand presence. The advocate provides personalized skincare consultations and product recommendations, educates consumers about the brand and its products, and supports sales goals. The role also includes executing in-store events, trainings, and activations; partnering with store and leadership teams; maintaining merchandising and hygiene standards; and reporting sales results, client feedback, competitive insights, and event outcomes. The position is remote in designation but requires travel between retail locations as needed. Employment, payroll, and benefits administration are handled through a third-party Employer of Record or staffing partner rather than directly by Medik8 or Sephora.
Requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- 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.
- 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, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Passion for skincare and a strong understanding of skincare ingredients and routine building.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in skincare, beauty, cosmetics, luxury retail, or sales.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized skincare consultations and product recommendations based on client needs and concerns.
- Drive sales and achieve the Sales Per Hour (SPH) goal.
- Educate consumers on 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 brand values.
- Travel between multiple retail locations as needed.
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