- Location
- Bury St Edmunds England UK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 30, 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 Coach to deliver exceptional customer service and develop skincare conversations at its Boots location in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of product knowledge, promote brand differentiation through ingredient stories and product benefits, create retail theatre to engage customers, and build customer loyalty while meeting sales targets. This is a part-time position working 7.5 hours per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain consistently high standards of customer service and product knowledge
- Develop skincare conversations with customers and engage them in the brand journey
- Promote unique brand differentiation and communicate ingredient stories, product benefits, and usage
- Create retail theatre to attract and entice customers while incorporating the brand's customer journey narrative
- Build and maintain customer loyalty to encourage repeat purchases
- Address and overcome sales challenges with confidence
- Achieve sales targets in a target-driven retail environment
Qualifications
- Passion for skincare and beauty products
- Confident and articulate communication skills
- Commercial awareness and understanding of retail metrics
- Ability to build relationships quickly and effectively
- Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and evenings
- Hands-on experience in beauty or retail with demonstrated exceptional customer service skills
Skills
Experience
Experience in a hands-on beauty or retail role with exceptional customer service skills is required. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness and the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.
Workplace
The role is situated in Bury St Edmunds, England, UK — conveniently close to London.
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Benefits
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays); Clarins For You Rewards and Benefits Platform; generous employee discount; training allocation; potential to earn up to 3% performance-based bonus; career development opportunities; volunteer day; access to wellbeing services through Employee Assistance Programme
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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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