Beauty Staff (Cosmetics Door-to-Door Sales)
びようしゃいん（けしょうひんほうもんはんばい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
A sales position that visits customers' homes and other locations to provide beauty consultations, propose, sell, and follow up on cosmetics.
Description
Beauty staff (cosmetics door-to-door sales) visit customers' homes or offices to propose and sell cosmetics tailored to their skin type and lifestyle. They secure appointments in advance and conduct counseling while providing product explanations and usage demonstrations. After purchase, they promote repeats and referrals through follow-up services. To achieve sales targets, they manage visit plans and customer information, and are required to regularly update their product knowledge through training. Personal discretion is high, and proactive sales activities and new customer acquisition skills greatly influence performance.
Future Outlook
Although the door-to-door sales market is somewhat shrinking, demand for in-person beauty proposals centered on the elderly population is expected to remain stable. Hybrid sales skills combining online tools will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Cheerful and Sociable / Good Listener / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Direct to Site and Back Home / Flex Time / Incentive System / With Quota
Career Path
Beauty Staff (Door-to-Door) → Team Leader/Leader → Area Manager → Sales Director/Sales Planner
Required Skills
Basic Cosmetics Knowledge / Counseling Skills / Customer Management / Sales Skills / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Makeup Techniques / Presentation Skills / SNS Operation / Sampling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required because detailed information such as skin type and preferences must not be overlooked. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary to build trust and elicit customer needs. |
| Initiative & Leadership | A proactive attitude in making proposals and securing appointments is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn about new products and ingredients. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure quotas and rejections in customer interactions. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Cosmetics Certification (Grade 3 to 1)
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Cosmetics Door-to-Door Salesperson
- Door-to-Door Beauty Staff
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- Beauty Advisor
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