Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Herald Square - Flex (TEMP)

About the role

Be part of an amazing story Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales. Both a product educator and beauty enthusiast, you specialize in making our customers feel beautiful and confident. You are focused on building a client base and nurturing strong client relationships in order to meet sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Use product knowledge to give expert guidance to each customer based on their wants, features, and choices.
• Build a relationship with customers by introducing them to beauty products and finding out their hidden needs.
• Show and teach the use of all beauty products by applying them on the customer.
• Keep proper display, organization, storage and restocking of inventory.
• Use our clientele program to connect with customers, achieve sales goals, inform about promotions and product launches, and enroll customers in our rewards program.
• Join in pre-selling and sales-boosting events to increase sales and reach personal sales targets.
• Stay current with all training through Macy’s educational resources, including attending Vendor trainings and virtual trainings as requested.
• Merchandise new arrivals, process damages, testers and select merchandise to return to vendors.
• Use point of sale technology and applications to help in selling and fulfilling of customer orders.
• Follow hygiene standards and asset protection control and compliance procedures.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Requirements

• Possess a passion and a business-minded attitude to succeed in a performance-based setting.
• Able to resolve customer problems in a constructive and forward-looking way.
• Strong organizational skills and can manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings & weekends.
• Enthusiasm for the beauty industry and the skills to provide outstanding customer care.
• Flexible and able to use sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• At least 1 year of customer service or selling experience required.
• Previous cosmetic or fragrance sales experience a plus.

Skills

• Product Knowledge: Good understanding of the beauty products you are selling and be able to give expert guidance to customers based on their wants, features, and choices.
• Communication: Comfortable communicating with customers virtually, via phone, and in person.
• Sales: Ability to build relationships with customers, achieve sales goals, and participate in pre-selling and sales-boosting events.
• Technology: Utilize point of sale technology and applications to help in selling and fulfilling customer orders.
• Continuous Learning: Self-driven to keep up with Macy’s beauty product knowledge and beauty trends and stay current with all training through Macy’s educational resources.
• Makeup Application: Show and teach the use of all beauty products by applying them on the customer.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proficiency in vendor line(s) and beauty trends serving as a knowledgeable resource in this area.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
• Collaboration: Partnership with the total Beauty team to drive sales and deliver the customer experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• 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.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Opportunities to join one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.