Beauty consultant

Also known as:
Beautician, beauty brand ambassador

Beauty consultants sell beauty products and help customers choose which ones to buy.

• talk to customers and recommend the best products for them
• give advice on how to use and apply products
• meet sales targets
• keep up to date with new product ranges
• monitor stock levels and re-order items
• keep customer and product records
• handle cash and card payments

You could work at a store, on a cruise ship, in a beauty clinic or from home.

You may need to wear a uniform.

38 to 40 hours per week

• the ability to work well with others
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• persuading and negotiating skills
• the ability to sell products and services
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• working towards this role

You could study for: a Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Consultancy; a Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy; a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy; a general qualification in retail, sales or customer service

You'll usually need:

• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A
  * to
  
  D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

You could do an intermediate apprenticeship as a beauty make-up consultant.

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
• You may be able to apply directly if you have experience in a retail sales, beauty therapy or a customer service role.
• You could work in retail sales then apply for a consultant s position with a beauty stall in a department store.

• With experience and further training you could supervise other beauty consultants or move into retail management.
• You could work as a beauty brand sales representative or start your own beauty business.