Clarins Beauty Advisor
- Location
- Greenacres Eastern Cape South Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 1, 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 to deliver personalized beauty consultations, product demonstrations and remote care while supporting customer data management, CRM, sales performance and store operations. The role also maintains merchandising, stock and hygiene standards and supports launches and in-store events.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead beauty consultations, tailor beauty rituals to customers’ concerns and deliver the Clarins CARE Selling Ceremony.
- Demonstrate products in accordance with Clarins protocols; recommend complementary products and samples; address product objections and overcome selling challenges.
- Conduct one-to-one remote consultations based on Distance Care principles.
- Collect, record and maintain accurate customer data while observing confidentiality.
- Support store-level CRM activities and use the recall system.
- Recommend product combinations and alternatives; stay informed about brand information and share relevant details with customers.
- Follow beauty trends and competitor news; promote Clarins’ social media presence and e-commerce availability.
- Understand sales KPIs and activate action levers to achieve required goals; report daily sales and highlight difficulties and recommendations.
- Follow daily grooming and styling standards, wear the Clarins uniform at all times, maintain personal hygiene and meet e-attitude guidelines.
- Execute point-of-sale processes and use POS tools correctly to maximize efficiency.
- Support 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
- South African citizen.
- Matric Certificate.
- One year of beauty-related and/or retail experience; knowledge of Clarins products, including skincare and makeup application, is advantageous.
- Passion for beauty, with 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
Matric Certificate.
Workplace
This position is based in Greenacres, Eastern Cape, South Africa, within easy reach of Gqeberha.
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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