- Location
- Cairo Cairo Governorate Egypt
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Chalhoub Group
Founded in 1955 by Michel and Widad Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group has grown into a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the family-owned group brings together international maisons and homegrown concepts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, combining regional expertise with retail and distribution capabilities. As an employer, it offers career opportunities spanning client experience, brand management, merchandising, logistics and digital innovation. Its multicultural environment connects employees with the evolving expectations of luxury consumers, while its emphasis on learning, entrepreneurship and sustainability provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape the region’s luxury landscape.
As a Makeup Artist Trainee at MAC Cosmetics, the role provides hands-on experience in makeup artistry, customer service, and beauty retail while delivering personalized client experiences. Responsibilities include product consultations, supporting sales and store operations, and participating in brand events and training. This is a 3-month contract, with retail hours, weekends, and work across different store locations as required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist clients with product recommendations, demonstrations, and basic makeup applications tailored to their needs.
- Support the team in achieving sales targets through excellent customer service and engaging product experiences.
- Build positive client relationships and contribute to a welcoming, personalized shopping experience.
- Develop knowledge of MAC products, makeup techniques, beauty trends, and brand guidelines through hands-on experience and training.
- Support daily store operations, including stock management, visual merchandising, product hygiene, and maintaining a clean, professional environment.
- Assist with in-store events, promotions, launches, and brand activations to support customer engagement and brand presence.
- Collaborate with Makeup Artists, Store Management, and the wider team to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Participate in training, coaching, and development sessions to improve makeup artistry, product knowledge, and sales skills.
- Follow company policies, security procedures, hygiene standards, and brand guidelines throughout the assignment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in beauty retail is required, with an understanding of customer service and sales environments.
- Good makeup artistry skills and a genuine interest in developing professional makeup application techniques.
- Passion for makeup, beauty, and cosmetics, and an interest in keeping up with beauty trends.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused, positive attitude.
- Willingness to develop product knowledge, makeup artistry, and selling skills through hands-on training.
- Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Available for a 3-month contract, including retail hours, weekends, and different store locations as required.
- Good English communication skills.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in beauty retail is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
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Benefits
Health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts.
Culture
Chalhoub Group combines its heritage as a family-owned business with the dynamism of the Middle East’s luxury sector, fostering a multicultural workplace rooted in collaboration and long-term relationships. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, entrepreneurial initiative and excellence in customer experience, encouraging employees to develop their expertise while contributing to the evolution of luxury retail.
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