Cosmetic Sales Jobs in Woburn, MA

A Cosmetic Sales representative in the retail industry is primarily responsible for driving product sales through customer service, product knowledge, and merchandising skills. They interact with customers to provide advice, demonstrate products, and assist in the selection of cosmetics that suit the customers' needs and preferences. They are also tasked with managing inventory, maintaining product displays, keeping up to date with the latest beauty trends, and achieving sales targets. They may also conduct makeup demonstrations and provide skincare advice, thus, contributing significantly to the customer's shopping experience and overall satisfaction.

Important skills for a Cosmetic Sales representative include strong communication and interpersonal skills, sales expertise, and an extensive knowledge of various cosmetic products and their application. They need to be attentive to customers' needs and preferences and be able to build rapport quickly. In terms of certifications, while not always required, having a certification in Cosmetology or a related field can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Cosmetic Sales representative, a person may have roles such as a Retail Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, or Beauty Advisor. Each of these roles provides valuable experience in customer interaction, product knowledge, and sales, which are essential for success in the cosmetics sales field.

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Pheasant Lane - Flex

  • Macy's
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 16 hours ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales Flex Colleague - also known as a Beauty Advisor Flex - you are the trusted expert our customers turn to for all things beauty....

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Specialty Beauty Advisor - Lancome

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Westwood, MA (18 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westwood, MA (18 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago

They represent the image, products and culture of Ulta Beauty and the LancĂ´me brand to the Ulta Beauty guest and support the Experience Manager (EM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales...

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Prestige Beauty, Mall at Rockingham Park - Part Time

  • Macy's
  • Salem, NH (21 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salem, NH (21 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales Colleague - also known as a Beauty Advisor - you are the trusted expert our customers turn to for all things beauty....

In Person Part Time

Beauty Advisor-Ex Nihilo

  • Barneys New York
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Salary Range $22.03 - $27.54* Job Description: Beauty Advisor WHO WE ARE: Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves...

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Prestige Beauty Advisor

  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 5 days ago

This position supports the Sales Manager (SM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service and associate culture), and process (operating procedures...

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Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora

  • KDS Kohl's, Inc.
  • Lawrence, MA (14 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (14 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Role Specific Information Job Description About the Role As Beauty Advisor, you will drive sales through an authentic passion for beauty and engage clients by identifying their needs with a...

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Licensed Beauty Advisor - Part Time

  • sephora.com
  • Newton, MA (9 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newton, MA (9 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 6 days ago

289143 Store Name/Number: MA-Chestnut Mall (0350) Address:199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States (US) Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Full Time/Part Time:Part Time...

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Specialty Beauty Advisor Wellness

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Peabody, MA (9 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (9 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 7 days ago

They represent the culture of Ulta Beauty to the Ulta Beauty guest and support the Experience Manager (EM) through a focus on performance (retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service and...

In Person

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Shiseido, Pheasant Lane - Part Time

  • Macy's
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales Colleague - also known as a Beauty Advisor - you are the trusted expert our customers turn to for all things beauty....

In Person Part Time

Beauty Advisor - Flex

  • Sephora
  • Hingham, MA (23 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hingham, MA (23 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 13 days ago

288963 Store Name/Number: MA-Hingham (0942) Address: 98 Derby Street Unit #411, Hingham, MA 02043, United States (US) Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Full Time/Part Time: Flex Position Type:...

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Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora

  • Kohls Illinois, Inc.
  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Preferred Night Availability ( 5PM-close) About the Role As Beauty Advisor, you will drive sales through an authentic passion for beauty and engage clients by identifying their needs with a...

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Beauty Advisor - Part Time

  • Sephora
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Job ID: 286781Store Name/Number: NH-Pheasant Lane (0238)Address: 310 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060, United States (US)Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)Full Time/Part Time: Part...

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Beauty Advisor

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Everett, MA (7 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Everett, MA (7 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 15 days ago

The BA supports the leadership team through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards)....

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Beauty Consultant - Pheasant Lane Mall

  • JC Penney
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (22 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 15 days ago

General Description The Beauty Consultant is responsible for providing a personalized, engaging and fun shopping experience to clients, demonstrating beauty products and techniques, and leveraging...

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Beauty Consultant - Mall @ Rockingham Pk

  • JC Penney
  • Salem, NH (21 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Salem, NH (21 miles from Woburn, MA)
  • 15 days ago

General Description The Beauty Consultant is responsible for providing a personalized, engaging and fun shopping experience to clients, demonstrating beauty products and techniques, and leveraging...

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Demographic Data for Woburn, MA

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Salary for Cosmetic Sales Jobs in Woburn, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Cosmetic Saless in Woburn, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.5%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Cosmetic Saless in Woburn, MA
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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