Kendo Retail Artist

Dundrum • Ireland

Friday, June 27, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler, operates under the prestigious LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned as the world's largest luxury group. Kendo is recognized as a hub of creativity and innovation, spearheading next-generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers beyond. The Kendo portfolio includes esteemed brands such as KVD Beauty, Ole Henriksen, Fenty Beauty, and Fenty Skin, each embodying a commitment to creativity, inspiration, and innovation.

1. Contribute to achieving brand goals and sales targets through personal sales efforts.
2. Exemplify respect, initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility, adhering to Kendo, brand, and store guidelines.
3. Cultivate effective, positive, and collaborative relationships with team and store partners.
4. Build a loyal clientele base by leveraging strong makeup artistry skills and excellent selling and service capabilities.
5. Advise customers on suitable products by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of makeup.
6. Participate in initial and ongoing brand training to stay updated on trends, products, and offerings.
7. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, presentation, and visual merchandising.
8. Uphold excellent personal grooming standards.

1. Previous experience in a department store environment with a prestige or artistry brand.
2. Minimum of 1 year retail experience with a proven track record in a beauty selling environment.
3. Strong background in high-level makeup artistry.
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. Interpersonal communication
5. Organizational skills

At least 1 year of retail experience in a beauty selling environment, preferably with a prestige or artistry brand.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and innovative company.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity, diversity, and inclusion, emphasizing a 'can do' spirit. The company values authentic storytelling, resilience, and product excellence, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to embrace challenges as opportunities and to innovate continuously.