Cosmetics Salesperson
けしょうひんはんばいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Cosmetics Sales Clerks
Summary
Cosmetics salespeople provide customer service and sales of cosmetics and skincare products in stores, offering product recommendations and advice tailored to customers' skin types and preferences.
Description
Cosmetics salespeople engage in customer service and sales of cosmetics and skincare products at department stores, drugstores, and specialty stores. They counsel customers on their skin type, lifestyle, and preferences to recommend the most suitable products and usage methods. They demonstrate makeup applications and allow tester use at the counter to let customers experience the product's effects, promoting sales. They also handle product displays according to sales targets, inventory management, ordering, campaign implementation, and store display setup. They need to continuously acquire knowledge on new products and beauty ingredients through manufacturer and in-house training.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the beauty market, aging population, and progress in gender neutrality, the demand for salespeople with specialized knowledge is expected to remain stable. Sales styles utilizing online customer service and IT tools are also on the rise.
Personality Traits
Cheerful Personality / Good Listener / Has Proposal Skills / Has a Sense of Cleanliness
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Worker / Full-time Employee / Part-time/Arbeit / Shift System
Career Path
New Cosmetics Salesperson → Chief/Leader → Beauty Advisor → Store Manager → Product Trainer
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / Makeup and Skincare / Product Explanation Skills / Sales Management
Recommended Skills
Color Certification / Manner Training / Personal Color Diagnosis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To carefully observe tones and skin conditions and maintain thorough hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | To elicit needs through conversations with customers and make proposals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for proposing makeup and displays suited to customers. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn knowledge about new products and ingredients. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical and quantitative analysis is needed to the extent of cash management and inventory count management. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Cosmetics Ingredients Certification
Aliases
- Beauty Advisor
- Cosme Advisor
- Cosmetics Concierge
Related Jobs
- Apparel Salesperson
- Beauty Counselor
- Department Store Salesperson
- Drugstore Salesperson