Kendo Retail Artist

Manchester • UK

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler, is a subsidiary of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group. Kendo serves as a hub of creativity and innovation for next-generation beauty product development, catering to global Sephora channels and selective retailers beyond Sephora. The company is renowned for its dynamic approach, combining speed, expertise, and market savvy to redefine the beauty industry through superior products, compelling storytelling, and strategic retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. Kendo's portfolio includes illustrious brands such as Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Fenty Skin, Fenty Fragrance, KVD Beauty, and Ole Henriksen.

1. Contribute to achieving brand goals and sales targets.
2. Exhibit respect, initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility, representing the brand professionally and ethically.
3. Foster effective, positive, and collaborative relationships with team and store partners.
4. Build a loyal clientele base through strong makeup artistry skills and excellent customer service.
5. Advise customers on product selection with in-depth knowledge of makeup.
6. Participate in brand training to stay updated on trends and product offerings.
7. Maintain high standards of housekeeping 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 the beauty selling environment.
3. High-level makeup artistry background.
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 skills
4. Communication
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Organization

Minimum of 3 years in a similar role within the beauty industry.

Opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic and innovative company.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and resilience. The company values diversity and inclusion, creating safe spaces for all voices to be heard. Kendo is committed to storytelling, product excellence, and embracing challenges as opportunities, maintaining agility as a core strength.