Hair and Beauty Sales Jobs

Cosmetic companies have specialist salespeople who demonstrate and sell their products to the public. You’ll need good knowledge of the products and the ability to remain enthusiastic for an eight-hour shift. You should be able to cope with the pressure to reach sales targets.

Beauty Consultant

Beauty consultants sell make-up and other cosmetic products for a cosmetic manufacturer. They are usually based in a department store, or a large branch of a chemist’s shop where the cosmetic company has a counter.

They learn all about the different products that their company makes, so that they can advise customers on the product that would suit them best. If someone comes into the shop looking for some eye shadow, for example, the beauty consultant shows them the different colours that they have in stock and advises the customer which shade they think goes with their colouring.

Sometimes a customer will want a consultation. This is where the beauty consultant gives advice on all aspects of make-up, often doing a full makeover for the customer, so they can see the effect that different colours have on their appearance. Many beauty consultants also sell perfume, skincare products and
gift items.