Cosmetic Advisor (Visiting Sales)
こすめてぃっくあどばいざー（ほうもんはんばい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
A professional who visits customers' homes to propose and sell cosmetics and provide makeup advice.
Description
The Cosmetic Advisor (Visiting Sales) visits customers' homes or designated locations and sells cosmetics through skin counseling and makeup proposals. They schedule visits based on prior reservations, perform product demonstrations and provide samples, handle product selection tailored to customer needs, and follow up after purchase. Often required to manage sales and meet quotas, building trust with customers and aftercare are crucial.
Future Outlook
Due to the aging population and rising beauty awareness, demand for personalized care remains stable. Changes in visiting sales formats are expected with the expansion of digital counseling and online sales.
Personality Traits
Bright and Sociable / Good Listener / Has a Positive Outlook / Patient / Self-Motivated
Work Style
Commission-Based / Direct to Site and Return Home Allowed / Discretionary Labor System / Quotas Required / Remote
Career Path
Cosmetic Advisor (Visiting Sales) → Team Leader → Area Manager → Sales Department Manager → Training Instructor
Required Skills
Basic Cosmetics Knowledge / Communication Skills / Counseling / Presentation Skills / Sales Skills (Closing) / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Color Coordination / Language Skills (English) / Makeup Techniques / SNS Operation / Skin Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to varying environments and requests for each customer. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately understand customers' skin conditions and preferences. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with customers and eliciting their needs. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive attitude in developing customers and achieving goals is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn about new products and trends and apply them to proposals. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary to efficiently manage visiting routes and schedules. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to withstand pressure from sales quotas and handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Since sales are mainly conducted individually, collaboration with others is limited. |
Aliases
- Beauty Counselor
- Cosmetics Visiting Salesperson
Related Jobs
- Beauty Advisor
- Cosmetics Sales Representative
- Cosmetics Salesperson (Store)