Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Reference Number: Req ID: 31796
Brand: Estée Lauder
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Function: Point of Sale Sales Non-Management
About the Company
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global powerhouse in prestige beauty, renowned for high-performance skincare, makeup, and fragrance formulations. Operating luxury counters within leading retail chains such as Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Estée Lauder combines iconic product quality with modern beauty innovation to empower consumers around the world.
At Estée Lauder, brand culture celebrates creativity, diversity of thought, authentic customer connection, and continuous professional development. Beauty advisors work in vibrant, fast-paced retail environments supported by world-class artistry training, competitive remuneration packages, and clear career growth pathways. Joining the Estée Lauder team at Dis-Chem Centurion connects you with a premier luxury brand in one of Gauteng’s prime retail hubs.
Company Summary
- Industry: Prestige Cosmetics, Skincare & Retail Beauty
- Company Size: Global Luxury Brand Leader
- Work Culture: Creative, Customer-Centric, High-Performance, Inclusive
- Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Available Opportunities
Estée Lauder is recruiting a full-time Roaming Beauty Advisor at Dis-Chem Centurion (Req ID: 31796). Functioning as a key brand ambassador on the retail floor, you will combine creative artistry with consultative sales expertise.
Core Responsibilities:
- Personalized Beauty Consultations: Providing tailored skincare advice, shade matching, and custom makeup applications that educate, inspire, and delight customers.
- Sales & Revenue Generation: Driving counter sales targets through active product demonstrations, cross-selling complementary skincare and makeup lines, and building customer loyalty.
- In-Store Events & Promotions: Collaborating with counter teams to plan and execute high-impact promotional events, product launches, and seasonal beauty campaigns.
- Visual Merchandising & Store Standards: Maintaining immaculate counter presentation, tester hygiene, and visual display standards to stand out in a competitive retail environment.
- POS Operations & Administration: Operating retail Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, tracking daily sales performance, and assisting with stock management.
Key Objectives
Your success as a Roaming Beauty Advisor with Estée Lauder will be evaluated by sales target achievement, customer satisfaction, and counter presentation standards. Within your first 90 days, you will be expected to:
- Consistently Achieve Sales Benchmarks: Meet or exceed individual monthly sales targets by offering personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations.
- Master Estée Lauder Product Lines: Build comprehensive product knowledge across Estée Lauder skincare, foundations, and color cosmetics to guide shoppers confidently.
- Drive Counter Event Engagement: Assist in executing successful in-store beauty events that attract new customers and boost repeat counter visits.
- Uphold Flawless Visual Merchandising: Maintain 100% compliance with Estée Lauder visual presentation, tester cleanliness, and hygiene SOPs at all times.
What You Will Learn
Joining Estée Lauder’s beauty team provides access to industry-leading training programs and professional skill development. In this role, you will build expertise in:
- Prestige Artistry & Application Techniques: Advanced techniques in color matching, skin preparation, highlight/contour application, and trend makeup.
- Consultative Luxury Sales Methods: Proven approaches for building rapport, identifying individual skincare concerns, and closing premium cosmetics sales.
- Counter Event Management: Planning and executing experiential retail beauty events that increase foot traffic and customer conversion.
- Cosmetic Retail Systems: Operating POS technology, tracking client histories, and managing prestige inventory stock.
What You Gain
Building your career with Estée Lauder at Dis-Chem Centurion offers attractive benefits and professional rewards:
- Permanent Full-Time Position: Stable employment within a world-renowned prestige beauty group.
- Competitive Remuneration & Benefits: Market-related salary accompanied by sales incentive structures and generous employee beauty allowances.
- World-Class Beauty Training: Access to continuous professional development, masterclasses, and prestige brand certification.
- Career Growth Pathways: Opportunities to advance into Counter Manager, Account Coordinator, or Regional Artistry Trainer roles.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated high-level creative and technical expertise in makeup application and beauty techniques.
- Passion for delivering inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service.
- Ability to work flexible retail hours, including weekends, evenings, and special promotional events in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience operating retail Point-of-Sale (POS) software systems.
- Valid proof of right to live and work in South Africa.
Advantageous Criteria:
- Formal qualification or certification in Makeup Artistry, Cosmetology, or Beauty Therapy.
- Previous retail makeup, cosmetics counter, or skincare sales experience (though applicants with strong amateur/self-taught artistry experience are welcome).
Interview Questions to Prepare For
Candidates applying on applyretail.co.za should prepare to answer the following interview questions during the selection process:
- “How do you perform a shade match consultation for a customer looking for their ideal foundation formula?”
- Tip: Explain analyzing undertones, testing shades along the jawline in natural light, asking about skin type and coverage preferences, and explaining the benefits of Estée Lauder formulas.
- “How do you handle a scenario where a customer enters the store undecided or hesitant about spending on premium skincare?”
- Tip: Highlight active listening, offering a complimentary mini-demonstration on the back of their hand, explaining key ingredient benefits, and offering sample options to build trust.
- “How do you track your daily sales targets and contribute to high-impact in-store beauty events?”
- Tip: Discuss checking daily goals before your shift, inviting passers-by warmly to the counter, demonstrating trending products, and encouraging add-on purchases.
- “Why do you want to represent Estée Lauder at Dis-Chem Centurion?”
- Tip: Share your admiration for Estée Lauder’s brand heritage, your passion for beauty artistry, and your desire to deliver world-class service in a premier retail location.
Career Advice for Applicants
To ensure your application stands out on applyretail.co.za:
- Showcase Artistry Portfolio: Mention any physical or digital portfolio (e.g., social media pages or creative work) highlighting your makeup application skills on your CV.
- Highlight Retail & POS Experience: Clearly detail any face-to-face customer service experience, sales achievements, or familiarity with POS software.
- Confirm Centurion Commute: Verify that traveling to Centurion, Gauteng, for regular retail shift schedules is practical for you.
- Submit Complete Documentation: Upload your updated CV, ID copy, right-to-work documentation, and qualifications/certificates when applying.
How to Apply & Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below on applyretail.co.za.
- Upload your updated CV, ID document, right-to-work proof, and makeup/beauty certificates (if applicable).
- Complete the online screening form using reference number Req ID: 31796.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is a formal makeup qualification required? A qualification or prior retail makeup experience is preferred, but passionate applicants with strong amateur/self-taught artistry skills are encouraged to apply.
- Where is the job located? The role is based at Dis-Chem in Centurion, Gauteng.
- What brand will I represent? You will represent the luxury cosmetics and skincare brand Estée Lauder.
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