Kendo Retail Artist

Birmingham • UK

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler, operates under the prestigious LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton umbrella, the world's largest luxury conglomerate. Kendo serves as a creative hub for next-generation beauty product development, catering to global Sephora channels and select retailers. The company's portfolio, renowned for its innovation and market savvy, includes brands such as KVD Beauty, Ole Henriksen, Fenty Beauty, and Fenty Skin.

1. Contribute to achieving personal and counter sales targets by demonstrating artistry and delivering exceptional customer service.
2. Represent the Fenty Beauty brand professionally and ethically, adhering to Kendo, brand, and Selfridges guidelines.
3. Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and store partners.
4. Build a loyal clientele through strong makeup artistry, selling, and service skills.
5. Advise customers on suitable products with in-depth makeup knowledge.
6. Participate in brand training to stay updated on trends, products, and offerings.
7. Ensure high standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising.
8. Maintain excellent personal grooming standards.

1. Previous experience in a department store environment with a prestige or artistry brand.
2. At least 1 year of retail experience in a beauty selling environment.
3. Proven makeup artistry skills.
4. Experience in building a clientele portfolio.
5. Excellent communication and listening skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers.
7. Excellent organizational skills.

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

At least 1 year of retail experience in a beauty selling environment is required, with a background in a prestige or artistry brand being essential.

Employees benefit from working within a dynamic and innovative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development in the luxury beauty sector.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and resilience. The company values diversity and encourages employees to embrace challenges as opportunities, maintaining agility as a strength. The workplace environment is one that celebrates personal identities and promotes authentic storytelling to inspire trust and build relationships.