Beauty Advisor

Job summary

Provide personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations to customers to drive retail sales. Maintain visually appealing displays and monitor stock levels while staying current on beauty trends.

Job details

Company Description Shoppers Drug Mart has been serving Canadians’ health and wellness needs for over 50 years, growing from a single Toronto pharmacy into more than 1,200 locations nationwide. The company combines professional expertise with personalized service, aiming to be a trusted part of everyday life for customers of all ages. Shoppers Drug Mart emphasizes individual customer satisfaction and believes that success is built through attentive, one-on-one service. Team members are encouraged to uphold these values by providing knowledgeable support and creating a welcoming in-store experience. Role Description The Beauty Advisor role is a part-time, on-site position based at the Shoppers Drug Mart store in Prince Albert, SK. In this role, the Beauty Advisor provides personalized beauty consultations, helping customers select cosmetics, skin care, and related products that match their needs and preferences. Responsibilities include greeting customers, answering questions, demonstrating products, and supporting retail sales through informed recommendations and suggestive selling. The Beauty Advisor maintains tidy and visually appealing displays, monitors stock levels in the beauty department, and follows store policies and health and safety procedures. This role also involves staying current on new beauty trends and product launches, collaborating with colleagues to ensure an excellent customer experience, and contributing to sales targets and promotional activities. Qualifications Strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable manner and the ability to build rapport with diverse customers. Cosmetology and skin care knowledge, including understanding of different skin types, product application techniques, and beauty trends. Retail sales experience, including handling transactions, working with point-of-sale systems, and achieving sales or performance goals. Product knowledge related to cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, and personal care items, with the ability to explain features and benefits clearly. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively and make tailored recommendations. Ability to stand for extended periods, work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends), and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. Previous experience in a beauty retail or salon setting is an asset; relevant certifications in cosmetology or esthetics are considered an advantage. Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to Shoppers Drug Mart’s standards for customer care and professionalism.

What you’ll do

Provide personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations to customers to drive retail sales. Maintain visually appealing displays and monitor stock levels while staying current on beauty trends.

Requirements

Requires strong customer service skills and knowledge of cosmetics and skin care. Previous retail experience and certifications in cosmetology or esthetics are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Point-of-sale systems · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Cosmetology
• Skin Care Knowledge
• Retail Sales
• Point-of-Sale Systems
• Interpersonal Communication
• Product Demonstration
• Suggestive Selling
• Visual Merchandising
• Inventory Monitoring

Job areas

• Retail
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support