Beauty Advisor
びゅーてぃーあどばいざー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Cosmetics Sales Clerks
Summary
A job at cosmetics stores that involves proposing and selling products suited to customers' skin types and preferences, and providing beauty advice.
Description
Beauty Advisors work in cosmetics departments at department stores or specialty shops, assessing customers' skin types and lifestyles to propose and sell appropriate skincare and makeup products. They perform skin analysis and personal color diagnosis, demonstrating product usage methods. They handle a wide range of tasks including achieving sales targets, promoting new products, store displays and inventory management, and customer follow-up, playing a role in conveying the brand's appeal.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the beauty market and the spread of online sales, the demand for Beauty Advisors with strong proposal skills emphasizing in-person customer experiences is on an increasing trend.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Good Listener / Interest or Passion for Beauty
Work Style
Brand Direct Operations / Department Stores and Specialty Shops / Shift Work / Standing Work / Store-Based
Career Path
Beauty Advisor → Store Manager Candidate → Store Manager → Brand Education Specialist → Head Office Marketing
Required Skills
Cosmetics Knowledge / Counseling Skills / Customer Service Skills / Skincare and Makeup Techniques
Recommended Skills
CRM Tools / Language Skills / Personal Color Diagnosis / Trend Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for product ingredients and usage procedures. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with customers and understanding their needs. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to quickly learn new products and trends and apply them to proposals. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic calculations for sales and inventory management. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- JMA Makeup Technology Certification
- Japan Cosmetics Certification
Aliases
- Beauty Counselor
- Cosmetics Advisor
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