Beauty Advisor
びようぶいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Cosmetics Sales Clerks
Summary
A job that involves interviewing customers about their skin condition and needs at cosmetics sales counters, proposing and selling the most suitable skincare products and makeup products.
Description
Beauty Advisors work at cosmetics counters in department stores or specialty shops, conducting skin diagnostics and counseling for customers, and proposing and selling skincare products and makeup items. They demonstrate product usage, provide makeup advice, and also handle inventory management, sales target achievement, and support for brand store operations. They are required to acquire knowledge of new products and stay informed on trends, with communication skills and proposal abilities tailored to individual customers being essential.
Future Outlook
With aging population and genderless trends, the cosmetics market is diversifying and expanding, with online counseling and digital tools advancing. Demand for Beauty Advisors with both specialized knowledge and digital skills is expected to increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Good Listener
Work Style
Full-time/Contract Employee / Quota Required / Shift / Store Work
Career Path
Sales Staff → Chief Beauty Advisor → Beauty Consultant → Brand Manager → Instructor → Area Manager
Required Skills
Counseling Skills / Customer Service Manners / Makeup Techniques / Skincare Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Beauty Ingredients Knowledge / Color Knowledge (Color Certification) / Communication Skills (English) / SNS Operations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to changes in customer needs and brand policies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to accurately identify product usage methods and subtle changes in skin. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for drawing out customer needs and building trust. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to quickly adapt to changes in new products and beauty trends. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required due to sales quotas and handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Cosmetics Certification
- Makeup Technique Certification
Aliases
- Beauty Advisor
- Cosmetics Advisor
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- Beauty Consultant
- Beauty Instructor
- Color Coordinator
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