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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Springfield - VA - Full Time
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Springfield

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About this 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. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

As a Cosmetic Sales Colleague - also known as a Beauty Advisor - you are the trusted expert our customers turn to for all things beauty. Passionate about both products and people, you play a key role in creating a personalized and inspiring shopping experience that builds confidence and drives sales.

You’ll serve as both an educator and a beauty expert - offering expert advice, conducting product demonstrations, and providing tailored consultations that may include makeup application and skincare recommendations. Your deep product knowledge and ability to stay current on trends allow you to introduce customers to new items and innovations that match their unique needs and style. Building lasting client relationships is at the heart of your role. You’ll proactively grow and manage a loyal client base through consistent follow-up, virtual outreach, and personalized service - always with the goal of exceeding expectations and achieving sales goals.

By combining genuine hospitality, strong product knowledge, and a passion for beauty, you’ll help every customer leave feeling confident, cared for, and excited to return.

How our Beauty Colleagues spend their day…

  • Our colleagues begin each day energized and ready to make an impact. They wear their name badge with pride, greet teammates with a warm hello, and help ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and prepared for customers. Before getting started, they review their sales goals, learn about new arrivals and top-selling items, and stay up to date on current trends and promotions - so they’re fully informed and ready to engage, educate, and sell with confidence.
  • On the floor, they focus on the customer - offering a warm welcome, making eye contact, and creating friendly, personal conversations to create customer relationships to bring the customers back.
  • Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by maintaining the counter and sales floor, refresh signage and pricing, and assist with merchandise moves as needed to support a seamless customer experience. .They always Finish Strong - sharing our Loyalty program benefits, making sure customers have all they need, and ending with a sincere thank-you, often walking the package around and using the customer’s name. 
  • We believe service starts with each other - supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities.
  • And we know that excellence is a journey - we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results.

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.

Who You Are

  • Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Must be able to:
    • Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
    • Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
  • Deliver personalized beauty experiences by building relationships with customers, uncovering their needs, demonstrating product application, and educating them on the benefits and use of beauty products.
  • Drive sales and client loyalty by maintaining an organized and shoppable space, leveraging clienteling tools to promote offers and product launches, participating in sales events, and staying up to date through ongoing training and vendor education.
  • Meeting and surpassing daily sales goals by delivering exceptional service
  • Responsible for acquiring new customers by opening credit accounts and sharing loyalty benefits
  • Effectively use point-of-sale technology and digital tools to streamline transactions and enhance the shopping experience
  • At least 1 year of customer service or selling experience required

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform

  • This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
  • Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye level
  • Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

  • Merchandise discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual merit review
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

 

 

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.

 

 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Sales,Product Knowledge,Beauty Expertise,Client Relationship Management,Communication,Team Collaboration,Point-of-Sale Technology,Product Demonstration,Makeup Application,Skincare Recommendations,Organizational Skills,Time Management,Flexibility,Attention to Detail,Hospitality

About Macy's

Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers quality fashion at affordable prices to customers at approximately 640 locations in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, as well as to customers in more than 100 international destinations through leading e-commerce site macys.com. Macy's inspires fashion exploration and discovery through the most desired family of exclusive brands for her, for him, for the home, and via our dynamic mobile and social platforms. We know the power of celebration, demonstrated through decades of memorable experiences created during Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows, and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores – including New York City’s Herald Square – are internationally renowned and preeminent destinations for tourists. With the collective support of our customers and employees, Macy's builds community and helps make a difference in every market we serve, supporting local and national charities by giving nearly $50 million each year, plus 146,000 hours of volunteer service. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has, and continues to, make life shine brighter for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Retail
Founding Year: 1858

What you'll do

  • As a Cosmetic Sales Colleague, you will provide expert advice and personalized consultations to customers, helping them with beauty products and services. You will also be responsible for building lasting client relationships and achieving sales goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Springfield - VA - Full Time do at Macy's?

As a Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Springfield - VA - Full Time at Macy's, you will: as a Cosmetic Sales Colleague, you will provide expert advice and personalized consultations to customers, helping them with beauty products and services. You will also be responsible for building lasting client relationships and achieving sales goals..

Why join Macy's as a Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Springfield - VA - Full Time?

Macy's is a leading Retail company.

Is the Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Springfield - VA - Full Time position at Macy's remote?

The Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Springfield - VA - Full Time position at Macy's is based in Springfield, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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