Cosmetic Sales Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 - MAC, Plantation - Full Time

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 hours ago

Id : REQ_574845, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - MAC, Plantation - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...477, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Id : REQ_575160, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Prestige Beauty, Henderson Galleria At Sunset - Part Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ....

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Estee Lauder, State Street - Full Time

  • Camp Hill, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camp Hill, PA
  • 14 hours ago

Id : REQ_575592, Title : Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Estee Lauder, State Street - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...918, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Beauty Advisor - Part Time

  • PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • PA
  • 15 hours ago

The Cosmetic Beauty Advisor reports to the Sales Team Manager/Store Manager and ensures the uniform execution of the Belk direction within their store. Sales - Responsible for: Meeting or...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - MAC, Mall At Robinson Town Center - Part Time

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Beauty Advisor - Flex

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 23 hours ago

265516 Store Name/Number: PA-Chestnut St (0294) Address: 1714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States (US) Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Full Time/Part Time: Flex Position...

Prestige Beauty Advisor

  • Allentown, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Beauty Advisor

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 1 day 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)....

Luxury Beauty Advisor

  • West Pittsburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Pittsburg, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora

  • PA
  • 3 days ago
  • PA
  • 3 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...

Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - MAC, Full Time - Willow Grove (TEMP)

  • Willow Grove, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Willow Grove, PA
  • 4 days ago

About Bloomingdales makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We...

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Prestige Beauty, Willow Grove Park - Full Time

  • Willow Grove, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Willow Grove, PA
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Retail Cosmetics Sales Consultant - Clinique- FT

  • Media, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Media, PA
  • 6 days ago

Retail Cosmetics Sales Consultant Experienced Retail Cosmetics Sales Consultantsdo you have a passion for helping others and marketing products?...

Retail Cosmetics Sales Beauty Advisor, Ross Park Mall - Flex

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago

Job Overview As a Cosmetic Sales colleague, also known as a Beauty Advisor, your focus is to support the Beauty needs of our customers to drive sales....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find some basic demographic data about Pennsylvania below.


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Salary for Cosmetic Sales Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Highest Education Level

Cosmetic Saless in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.7%
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 Pennsylvania
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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