Beauty Advisor - Clive Christian

Job Description

Under direction from the Cosmetics Selling Manager, the Beauty Advisor is responsible for providing outstanding customer service, building individual and vendor line sales volumes, establishing and maintaining customer relationships, working effectively with other team members and establishing new Saks Fifth Avenue accounts, while demonstrating consistent adherence to company standards and procedures. Additionally, the Beauty Advisor focuses on in‑house training programs, pre‑booked facial consultation events, and maintaining a properly merchandised counter while closing retail sales proficiently.

Utilizing Saks Fifth Avenue’s clienteling system, the Beauty Advisor drives their own business and creates their own success.

• Strong interpersonal skills who can gain ground without damaging relationships.
• Can be direct but diplomatic and gain trust from others quickly.
• Go above and beyond goals.
• Consistent performer with a proven track record in driving positive outcomes through objectives and measures within a large complex organization.
• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving quickly, including new and novel ideas.

• Minimum 1 year retail experience, preferably in a customer‑focused cosmetics environment.
• Previously demonstrated successful sales experience, exceeding quota.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment that requires a high degree of multi‑tasking with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and utilize online clienteling tools and software proprietary to Saks Fifth Avenue.
• Focused on attention to detail, taking initiative, and working in a positive working environment.
• Ability to work well with others and independently to drive a successful business.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment and organizational ability.
• Demonstrate professional make‑up and treatment consultation and application.

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Principles (Greet, Relate, Exceed, Attend and Thank).
• Focus on achieving and exceeding individual and vendor line sales goals, event sales goals, and department daily/monthly sales goals.
• Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships as the brand expert and department representative.
• Maintain a positive image as a liaison between Saks Fifth Avenue and your designated Account Executive.
• Utilize Saks Fifth Avenue’s online clienteling resource tool to record and maintain client information and preferences to drive your business.
• Focus all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience from approach, to application, to closing the sale and following up with the customer.
• Maintain counter standards by ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming selling area.

Be part of a world‑class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner‑operator! Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain to digital or corporate. A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance.

Benefits package for all eligible full‑time associates (including medical, vision and dental). An amazing associate discount. Expected salary range may vary based on experience, qualifications and geographic location; if selected, you will discuss salary expectations with our recruitment team.

Saks Fifth Avenue provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks Fifth Avenue complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.