Valentino Beauty - Freelance Beauty Specialist PT Bronx, NY

• Valentino beauty, born in the eternal city of Rome, Is a couture/clash brand full of life and full of color. We embrace couture makeup for every day, and believe in our mission to “live boldly and wear freely” as the most Inclusive/Exclusive brand. The Beauty Specialist will assist the store team in creating a memorable service experience for the client. Due to the flexible nature of the position, this role will be at various locations vs. a permanent retail store.

The vision of Valentino Beauty is to provide clients with signature elevated luxury services, exceptional makeup artistry and bold color mastery. Valentino Beauty retail makeup artists will share our values of innovation, style and self-expression, along with a passion for beauty. They will identify as personable, service-oriented, creative, social media savvy and trend conscious.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES

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  While experience in makeup artistry/previous retail makeup experience is preferred, we welcome applicants without professional level experience who demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise

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  Experience with retail, sales or customer service required

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  Both virtual and in person training is offered

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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  Strong drive for sales achievement with integrity

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  Willingness to use social media to engage with clients and drive brand awareness

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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  Strive to achieve and exceed personal sales goals including company specific KPIs and individual sales tracking.

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  Ability to work a flexible schedule, possibly including nights, weekends and/or holidays (dependent on business staffing needs.)

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  Create brand awareness in the intersell environment through the sharing and demonstration of strong product knowledge

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  Be proactive in booking appointments, maximizing every consultation, and planning and executing events

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  Consistently create exceptional customer service and memorable client experiences

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  Deliver Couture/Clash service through luxury experiences and pro artistry utilizing signature Valentino techniques

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  Demonstrate immaculate personal grooming standards in accordance with the Valentino grooming guidelines, inclusive of wearing provided uniform daily

QUALIFICATIONS:

You have a high school diploma or the equivalent

You possess strong written and verbal communication skills

You are comfortable performing services on customers’ faces (as necessary and when dictated by customer and business needs) after being trained on all proper protocols to do so

You have a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Environment: Must be able to work on the sales floor for extended periods, walk up and down a flight of stairs and/or ladder as necessary, and lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email USApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.

Hourly rates for this position range from $18-$25 hourly depending on location and experience.