Resident Artist (NARS)- Nordstrom

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Resident Artist is the counter specialist who stimulates and develops all makeup skills through our core standards to ensure all makeup goals are achieved. They are responsible for the NARS experience, building a client-based business, promoting an entrepreneurial spirit, and soliciting a network both internally and externally. The ability to maintain a motivating and inspiring “can do” attitude, to achieve personal goals to support overall productivity goals, and to always self-sustain awareness. Delivers the highest level of client service and artistry skills, leads by example, and possesses the ability to self-regulate KPI’s. The Resident Artist will work with all team members and does not receive commission. The commissions go to the Beauty Consultant or Store Associate who introduced the customer to the Artist.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

 To effect the counter achievement of total retail sales goals through the emphasis on makeup.

• You will consistently create a welcoming environment for the client, while focusing on driving top line sales and delivering the NARS experience.
• You will excel in NARS-artistry skills and be open to critical feedback and hands-on training
• You will meet personal goals while maintaining a strong floor presence and control.
• You will exceed stretch goals, excelling in Items per Transaction, Average Transaction Sale, Sales per Hour, and overall sales prowess.
• You will act as a NARS ambassador, observing and receiving feedback to increase units per transaction, average dollar sale and sales per hour. Accountable for self-performance, in conjunction with leadership direction.
• You will consistently utilize company tools and resources, building a client-based business and following up accordingly.
• You will identify opportunities to drive traffic into store through networking, community outreach, sampling, and newness launches.
• You will embrace and display an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to stretch networking skills to produce incremental revenue
• You will maintain consistent standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and organization
• You will consistently utilize policies/procedures and additional company resources to ensure compliance.
• You will deliver the NARS Experience, clientelling, skin care, product knowledge, as well as operational systems/standards. Performance is assessed through consistent feedback and coaching.
• You will adhere to the dress code and grooming compliance according to NARS Retail Manual
• *Any additional responsibilities as deemed by Department Manager(s)

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have 3-5 years of relevant cosmetics experience preferred
• You have luxury/Specialty Store experience an asset
• You have excellent communication, selling, networking, and time management skills.
• You can interpret and analyze daily and weekly personal goals
• You have operations experience: POS functionalities, cycle counts, inventory controls
• You can work a flexible schedule
• Interpersonal skills a must
• MUA skills a must
• You can achieve sales goals

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team. Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a full range of benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law