- 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 part-time Beauty Coach to deliver exceptional customer service and drive skincare engagement at its Harrogate location. The role emphasizes developing personalized skincare conversations with customers, promoting brand differentiation through ingredient stories and product benefits, and creating retail theatre experiences that increase product sales. The successful candidate will focus on customer loyalty, overcome sales objections with confidence, and maintain consistently high standards of product knowledge in a target-driven environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain consistently high standards of customer service and product knowledge across all customer interactions
- Develop skincare conversations with customers to engage them in the Clarins brand journey and drive product sales
- Promote the unique brand differentiation by communicating ingredient stories, product benefits, and proper usage guidance
- Create retail theatre experiences to attract and entice customers whilst incorporating the brand's customer journey narrative
- Focus on building customer loyalty and encouraging repeat business with the brand
- Overcome selling challenges with confidence and handle customer objections effectively
- Work shifts flexibly, including weekends and evenings, to ensure full retail coverage
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a hands-on beauty or retail role with exceptional customer service skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to thrive in a target-driven environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly
- Passionate about skincare and beauty products
- Confident, articulate communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Skills
Experience
Hands-on experience in a beauty or retail environment with a track record of delivering exceptional customer service. Commercial awareness and demonstrated success in a target-driven sales setting.
Education
No specific formal education requirements stated; retail or beauty industry training valued.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Harrogate, England, UK, with easy access to Leeds.
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Benefits
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays); Clarins For You reward and benefits platform; generous employee discount; training allocation; potential to earn up to 3% performance-based bonus; career development opportunities; volunteer day ("We Care"); access to wellness 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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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