Cosmetic Sales Jobs in New Jersey

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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Prestige Beauty Advisor

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 6 hours 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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L'oreal Beauty Advisor

  • DFASS Group
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Beauty Advisor at 3Sixty Duty Free! EWR International Airport Looking for a new challenge in retail? 3Sixty Duty Free is looking for a Beauty Advisor with a passion for luxury...

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Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora

  • Kohls Illinois, Inc.
  • Howell, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

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 consultative approach and ensure an excellent...

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Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora

  • KOHLS
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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 consultative approach and ensure an excellent...

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Specialty Beauty Advisor - Clinique

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago

sales and in-store events), people (guest service and associate culture), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards)....

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Beauty Advisor - Part Time

  • Sephora
  • Shrewsbury, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Shrewsbury, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 281006Store Name/Number: NJ-Shrewsbury (1178)Address: 641 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, United States (US)Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)Full Time/Part Time: Part TimePosition...

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Clinique, Bridgewater Commons - Full Time

  • Macy's
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 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....

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - MAC, Short Hills - Part Time

  • Macy's, Inc.
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 7 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....

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Estee Lauder, Newport Centre - Jersey City - Full Time

  • Macy's, Inc.
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 7 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....

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Luxury Beauty Advisor

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Maywood, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Maywood, NJ
  • 8 days ago

This position supports the Experience Manager (EM) 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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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Estee Lauder, Menlo Park - Full Time

  • Macy's, Inc.
  • Edison, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 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....

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Cherry Hill - Full Time

  • Macy's
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 10 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....

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Beauty Advisor

  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • NJ
  • 13 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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Seasonal Beauty Advisor

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 14 days ago

The Seasonal Beauty Advisor 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...

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Beauty Consultant - Wayne Towne Ctr

  • JC Penney
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 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 New Jersey

Moving to New Jersey? Find some basic demographic data about New Jersey below.


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Salary for Cosmetic Sales Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Cosmetic Saless in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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