Kendo Retail Artist

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based innovator in beauty brand development, operates under the prestigious LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton umbrella, the world's preeminent luxury conglomerate. Kendo serves as a creative nexus for next-generation beauty product innovation, catering to global Sephora channels and select retailers beyond. The company is renowned for its dynamic, market-savvy approach, consistently redefining the beauty industry through exceptional products, storytelling, and strategic partnerships.

1. Achieve personal and counter sales targets through exemplary artistry and customer service.
2. Represent the brand with professionalism and adhere to all Kendo, brand, and Selfridges guidelines.
3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and store partners.
4. Build a loyal clientele base through strong makeup artistry and excellent selling skills.
5. Provide expert advice on makeup products to meet customer needs.
6. Participate in brand training and stay updated on trends and product offerings.
7. Ensure high standards of presentation and visual merchandising.
8. Maintain excellent personal grooming standards.

1. Previous experience in a department store environment with a prestige or artistry brand.
2. Minimum of 1 year of retail experience with a proven track record in beauty sales.
3. Strong background in makeup artistry.
4. Experience in building a clientele portfolio.
5. Excellent communication and listening skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills for customer rapport.
7. Excellent organizational skills.

1. Makeup artistry
2. Customer service
3. Sales techniques
4. Communication
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Organization
7. Product knowledge

At least 1 year of retail experience in a beauty selling environment is required, with a focus on makeup artistry and client relationship building.

The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative team, with access to ongoing training and development in the beauty industry.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and resilience, celebrating diversity and advocating for personal identities. The company values storytelling, agility, and product excellence, encouraging employees to embrace challenges as opportunities and to continuously raise the bar in product quality and customer engagement.