Job Opportunity: Cosmetics Consultant (NO MATRIC REQUIRED)
Division: SV – DG Division
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
Company Primary Industry: Retail
Job Functional Area: Other
Job Description:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant for their Store in Brooklyn Mall – Pretoria. You will be tasked with effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service.
Essential Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Retail experience as a sales consultant
- Computer literate
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Cosmetic, fragrance, and/or beauty experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to the manager
- Provide a high level of customer care and service
- Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstrations, spray promotions, and/or activities
- Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on shortages, damages, and expired stock to the manager
- Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
- Maximize store income by achieving department, brand, and vendor sales
- Keep up to date regarding products, brands, and the retail industry
- Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty house promotions
- Manage Salon appointments
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs, and health and safety rules and regulations
Competencies:
Essential:
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Be a team player
- Provide excellent customer service
- Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
- Work according to a task schedule
Advantageous:
- Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, and product knowledge
- Previous sales and promotional training
- Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
- Bilingual
- Stock management
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
APPLY HERE: Cosmetics Consultant Application
