Clarins Beauty Advisor
- Location
- Ballito KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins is seeking a Beauty Advisor for its Edgars Ballito point of sale to deliver personalized skincare and makeup consultations, manage customer relationships, support sales performance, and maintain in-store standards and activations. The role includes one-to-one remote consultations and point-of-sale administration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver the Clarins CARE Selling Ceremony by leading consultations, personalizing beauty rituals around customers’ concerns, demonstrating products in line with Clarins protocols, recommending cross-sells and samples, addressing product objections, and conducting one-to-one remote consultations using Distance Care principles.
- Systematically collect, record, and maintain accurate customer data while observing confidentiality, and support store-level CRM activities using the recall system.
- Recommend product combinations and alternatives, stay informed about brand information, and share relevant information with customers.
- Follow beauty trends and competitor news, and promote Clarins’ social media and e-commerce presence.
- Understand sales KPIs, activate appropriate levers to achieve targets, and report daily sales figures, highlighting difficulties and recommendations.
- Follow daily grooming and styling standards, wear the Clarins uniform at all times, and maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
- Execute point-of-sale processes and use POS tools correctly to maximize efficiency.
- Participate in point-of-sale administration and maintain high hygiene standards.
- Implement in-store merchandising guidelines and maintain optimum stocks of products, testers, samples, and disposable sales tools.
- Contribute to the execution of launches, ongoing trade marketing activations, and in-store events.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of beauty-related and/or retail experience; knowledge of Clarins products, including skincare and makeup application, is advantageous.
- Minimum Matric Certificate.
- South African citizenship.
- Passion for beauty, including strong interest in and curiosity about news, brands, and competitors.
- Passion for selling.
Skills
Experience
1 year of beauty-related and/or retail experience
Education
Minimum Matric Certificate
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with easy access to Durban.
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
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