What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Artist - NY position at Hourglass Cosmetics?
HOURGLASS COSMETICS - Retail Artist (30 hours per week)
Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free brand that exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty, and luxury. Established in 2004, Hourglass is known for its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations, and unwavering commitment to reinvention. Following its debut at Barneys New York, the brand has expanded into Bergdorf Goodman, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Space NK in the U.S. and into 1,000 doors worldwide. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.
WHAT YOU DO:
- Be a brand ambassador in store by adhering to Hourglass guidelines, in line with brand image and DNA
- Build a repeat client based business
- Meet and exceed daily sales goals and event goals
- Provide feedback and daily recaps in partnership with the business manager and Hourglass leadership.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit within the parameters of the Company guidelines.
- Demonstrate a positive and cooperative approach towards your work and your colleagues
- Respect retailer/store procedures, guidelines, and brand confidentiality
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
- A wealth of experience
- In-depth understanding of how to efficiently be a part of a team that supports a modern luxury brand
- Exposure and experience working in a luxury retail environment
- Build strong relationships with retailer and customers.
- Artistry and Selling education by attending seasonal brand-hosted training seminars
YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:
- Strong communicator and collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with all customers and members of the organization.
- Inspirational makeup artist: You are a fantastic makeup artist that has a proven track record and can seamlessly connect artistry and selling.
- Results-oriented: You are a strong seller. You have a bias for action.
- Curious: You have a genuine interest and personal passion for beauty, luxury, design & art.
- You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of cosmetics sales experience
- Luxury retailer experience preferred
- Exceptional make up artistry skills
- Proven track record of achieving sales goals
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team player who is open and inspired by collaboration
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends and/or holidays
- Be reliable, dependable, and punctual
Full COVID vaccination required for this position, and proof of vaccination is required prior to start date. Hourglass complies with federal, state, and local laws with respect to accommodations to this policy.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
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