Clinique Beauty Advisor
- Location
- DurbanKwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Beauty Advisor at Clinique in Durban, South Africa. Deliver inspirational makeup consultations and drive visual merchandising excellence in this full-time retail role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized, inspirational makeup consultations and application services to customers, translating product knowledge into transformative beauty experiences
- Maintain the highest standards of visual merchandising and store presentation to differentiate the Clinique counter within the retail environment
- Execute in-store events and promotions collaboratively with the team to drive customer engagement and sales impact
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently while processing transactions and managing inventory
- Demonstrate authentic, consultative customer service that educates customers about Clinique products and builds lasting client relationships
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup application
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service in a retail setting
- Flexibility to work variable retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Right to live and work in South Africa (proof required at interview)
Skills
Experience
While formal certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is preferred, candidates with amateur-level experience demonstrating high creative and technical aptitude are welcome to apply. Retail or customer-facing experience is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Formal makeup artistry certification or equivalent professional training is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
About Cerulean
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