Beauty Advisor - Shiseido, Tysons Corner Center - Part Time

About the Role

As a Cosmetic Sales Colleague—also known as a Beauty Advisor—you are the trusted expert our customers turn to for all things beauty. Passionate about both products and people, you play a key role in creating a personalized and inspiring shopping experience that builds confidence and drives sales.

You’ll serve as both an educator and a beauty expert—offering expert advice, conducting product demonstrations, and providing tailored consultations that may include makeup application and skincare recommendations. Your deep product knowledge and ability to stay current on trends allow you to introduce customers to new items and innovations that match their unique needs and style. Building lasting client relationships is at the heart of your role. You’ll proactively grow and manage a loyal client base through consistent follow-up, virtual outreach, and personalized service—always with the goal of exceeding expectations and achieving sales goals.

By combining genuine hospitality, strong product knowledge, and a passion for beauty, you’ll help every customer leave feeling confident, cared for, and excited to return.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized beauty experiences by building relationships with customers, uncovering their needs, demonstrating product application, and educating them on the benefits and use of beauty products.
• Drive sales and client loyalty by maintaining an organized and shoppable space, leveraging clienteling tools to promote offers and product launches, participating in sales events, and staying up to date through ongoing training and vendor education.
• Meet and surpass daily sales goals by delivering exceptional service.
• Acquire new customers by opening credit accounts and sharing loyalty benefits.
• Effectively use point-of-sale technology and digital tools to streamline transactions and enhance the shopping experience.
• Begin each day by reviewing sales goals, learning about new arrivals and top-selling items, and staying updated on current trends and promotions.
• Engage with customers through warm welcomes, friendly conversations, and personalized service to build lasting relationships.
• Maintain a shoppable space by organizing the counter and sales floor, refreshing signage and pricing, and assisting with merchandise moves.
• Promote the Loyalty program and ensure customers leave with a positive experience, ending interactions with a sincere thank-you.
• Support teammates with honesty, care, and collaboration to enhance customer and community service.

Requirements

• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English.
• At least 1 year of customer service or selling experience.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25 lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Reaching, including above eye level.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment, cash registers, and processing register transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match to invest in your future.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Colleague Resource Groups for community building and volunteer opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice.

Schedule

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules include weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours depend on business needs and colleague availability.