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Beauty Consultant Job Description
Learn about the Beauty Consultant role within Target stores.
All about Target
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
All about Specialty Sales
A team of specialized consultants who understand what it means to meet our guests where they are at and deliver for them through strong operations, incredible guest experience and maintaining merchandising presentations that inspire guests and build the basket.
Our Beauty Consultants have the unique opportunity to impact guests in the moment by making every interaction in the Cosmetics and Skin Care world count. When we activate our Beauty force of passionate and knowledgeable consultants, guests feel welcomed and inspired to make a purchase. Beauty Consultants make personalized suggestions and solutions through meaningful interactions and sampling events - making the Beauty experience easy and rewarding for guests. It is their priority to put the guest first.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Beauty Consultant can provide you with the skills and experiences of:
Adapting communication style to build a trusting relationship with guests and influence beauty regimens
Providing personalized beauty product and regimen recommendations through guest engagement, product training, and sampling
Retail business fundamentals including inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
Beauty product knowledge, including beauty brands, seasonal trends, cosmetics and various skincare products
As a Beauty Consultant, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
Greet:
10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction
Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
Execute daily tasks assigned to you by your leader to help achieve goals that align with business priorities.
Create an inviting shopping environment by executing salesfloor processes for beauty area which include filling the salesfloor with inventory, straightening merchandise, updating salesfloor inventory counts, maintaining testers and making changes to salesfloor merchandise displays.
Execute backroom processes for beauty area which include organizing and storing reserve product.
Stay current on top beauty brands and trends to engage guests with personal recommendations and product sampling, building loyalty and brand affinity.
Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
All other duties based on business needs.
What we are looking for
This may be the right job for you if:
You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Beauty Consultant. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
12+ months previous beauty retail experience preferred, but not required
Strong interest and knowledge of beauty and skincare products
Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
Effective communication skills
Work both independently and with a team
Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Climb up and down ladders.
Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from others.
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).
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Competitive benefits
We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.
Health and well-being
Target offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans, available to eligible team members after 90 days. Plus, get immediate access to free 24/7 virtual care and mental health support.
Financial well-being
Your financial future is bright with quick pay access and the TGT 401(k) plan, plus discounts and deals on everything from pet insurance to cell phone plans.
Paid time off
Target encourages work-life balance by offering eligible team members vacation time and paid national holidays, sick time and family leave.
Education assistance
Target's industry-leading education assistance benefit, Dream to Be, offers tuition-free programs to support your growth.
Market-leading pay
Target is a proud pay leader in every market we operate in, providing equitable and competitive pay for all.
Team Target discount
Team members get a 10% discount at all Target stores and Target.com, along with 20% off wellness products and 20% off adult owned-brand apparel and accessories. Plus, get an additional 5% savings with a Target Circle Card.
Creating a culture of joy
We bring out the best in each other every day.
Inclusivity
We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all.
Connection
We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress.
Drive
We do what is right for Target, our team and guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.
Grow with Target
We are fully invested in your personal and professional growth because our people are our power.
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