Clinique Makeup Consultant
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sept 22, 2026
Clinique Makeup Consultant, Lakeside Marks & Spencer, Thurrock. Part-time position combining beauty artistry, customer service, and retail operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized makeup consultations and applications to customers, educating them on product benefits and skincare routines
- Execute in-store visual merchandising displays and participate in promotional events to drive customer engagement and sales
- Operate retail point-of-sale software and process transactions accurately during assigned shifts
- Maintain store presentation standards and ensure stock levels are optimal throughout the day
- Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets and support counter performance
Qualifications
- Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience (preferred but not required)
- Ability to demonstrate high-level creative and technical expertise in makeup application and color theory
- Proven ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale systems
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
While certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is preferred, the employer welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise and a passion for beauty and customer engagement.
Education
No formal education requirement specified; makeup artistry certification is preferred but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Thurrock, Essex, UK, within easy reach of London.
About Cerulean
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