- Location
- Somerset West Western Cape South Africa
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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 seeks a Beauty Advisor at Foschini Somerset Mall to deliver personalised beauty consultations, customer care and product demonstrations while supporting customer recruitment, CRM and sales performance. The role also covers point-of-sale operations, merchandising, stock and tester upkeep, hygiene standards and launch execution; it is listed as 50 FTE.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Clarins as a brand ambassador and educate customers on the brand’s “unlimited” philosophy.
- Deliver attentive customer care by listening to and understanding customer concerns.
- Provide personalised beauty advice so each customer feels valued and unique, and execute counter events to maximise new launches and build customer loyalty.
- Lead consultations and personalise beauty rituals as part of the Clarins CARE Selling Ceremony.
- Demonstrate products in line with Clarins protocols; offer cross-selling and cross-sampling; and handle product objections.
- Collect, record and maintain accurate customer data systematically while observing confidentiality.
- Support CRM activities decided at store level.
- Recommend product combinations and alternatives, stay informed about brand information and share relevant information with customers.
- Recruit new customers by collecting customer data, following beauty trends and competitor news, and promoting the brand’s social media and e-commerce presence.
- Understand sales KPIs, report daily sales, and perform daily administrative functions including tracking, monitoring, planning and reporting.
- Follow daily grooming and styling standards and guidelines, wear the Clarins uniform at all times, and maintain high personal hygiene.
- Execute point-of-sale processes correctly.
- Contribute to point-of-sale administration and maintain high hygiene standards.
- Execute in-store merchandising guidelines and maintain optimum levels of stock, testers, samples and disposable sales tools.
- Contribute to the successful execution of launches.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa — conveniently close to Cape Town.
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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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