Make-Up Artist

Makeup Artist

Company Overview

NARS is a global, luxury colour cosmetics company, acquired by Shiseido Co., Ltd. in 2000.

Founded in 1994 by French makeup artist François Nars who remains the brand’s Creative Director and Photographer. NARS continues to

promote François Nars’ vision and he is involved in all product and image development and personally selects the iconic names the brand is known for. The company is known for its fashion-forward, high-pigmented products and range also including skincare and tools. Brand Positioning: Modern, Audacious, Iconic.

Distribution Channel: Direct to Consumer through Free Standing Stores, Department Stores, Specialty Retailers, retailer.com & e-commerce.

Job Summary

To sell the NARS brand through the GREAT experience technique and product knowledge attained through core and seasonal update trainings. This role primarily services the retail customers. The main objective is to maximize and hit daily sales targets through traffic stopping and execution of excellent services on counter, booking masterclasses and appointments.

Essential Key behaviors

1. Communication Skills

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in many mediums: Email, Phone message, verbal and non-verbal (body language) Communication also includes listening skills and the ability to follow directions and provide feedback and advise.

2. Sales Skills

A goal driven, self-motivated and pro-active approach to sales. Able to achieve daily tasks and sales targets set by Retail, Training or Counter Manager.  Reporting and calculate during the day/weekly/ monthly how many customers need to be helped to reach targets.

3. Customer Service skills

To attract and serve customers through the company service guidelines (GREAT Experience) Creating a long-standing client relationship through a positive, friendly and outgoing personality.  CRM captions

4. Individual and Team Skills

The ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team. Consistently contribute ideas, creativity and passion to achieve a common goal.

5. Reliability and Flexibility

Able to establish trust and brand loyalty by demonstrating strong work ethics. Displays a flexible attitude when adapting to everchanging retail environment and challenges. Working on weekends minimum of 2 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Rota, customers, team members, targets and events.

Essential Job Duties

• Generate sales through makeup application, personalized advice and product knowledge
• Working on weekends and late shifts, having a flexible attitude towards scheduling.
• Must apply GREAT experience to every customer
• Wear NARS style while representing the brand
• Being a brand ambassador on counter and through social media platforms
• Adhere to company protocols set by Retail, Training or Counter Manager
• Daily counter duties include store cleanliness, stock, visual merchandising, daily sales reporting, rota and regularly checking emails

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience in beauty or retail environment
• Make up or beautician qualification/diploma

Offer

• A strong and fascinating challenge for a very dynamic company
• Brand Training and Certification programs
• Job prospects within the Shiseido organization