- Location
- Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 15, 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 for a 50% FTE role at Dis-Chem Athol, Johannesburg. The position delivers personalized in-store and remote beauty consultations, customer relationship activities, sales performance, and point-of-sale operations and merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver the Clarins CARE Selling Ceremony by leading consultations, personalizing beauty rituals, understanding customer concerns, demonstrating products according to Clarins protocols, recommending cross-sells and samples, handling product objections, and conducting one-to-one remote consultations based on Distance Care principles.
- Collect, record, and maintain accurate customer data confidentially, 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; promote Clarins’ social media presence and e-commerce availability.
- Understand sales KPIs, activate actions to achieve required goals, and report daily sales while highlighting difficulties and recommendations.
- Follow grooming and styling standards, wear the Clarins uniform, maintain personal hygiene, execute POS processes, and use POS tools efficiently.
- Support POS administration and hygiene; execute in-store merchandising guidelines; maintain optimum stock levels of products, testers, samples, and disposable sales tools; and support launches, trade marketing animations, 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.
- A passion for beauty, including strong interest in and curiosity about news, brands, and competitors.
- A passion for selling.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of beauty-related and/or retail experience.
Education
Minimum Matric Certificate.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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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.
About Cerulean
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