- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.75–28.55/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks a highly skilled freelance Sales Associate to provide makeup application, skincare advice, fragrance consultation, and hair care guidance in a prestigious retail environment. This role combines creative expertise and interpersonal excellence to deliver an inspirational, personalized in-store experience whilst contributing to visual merchandising standards and in-store event execution. The successful candidate will demonstrate authentic customer service capabilities and beauty consultation proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized in-store consultations encompassing makeup application, skincare advice, fragrance guidance, and hair care recommendations to enhance the customer experience
- Build and cultivate client relationships through authentic, inspirational engagement that educates customers on product benefits and brand heritage
- Execute visual merchandising standards and store presentation to maintain competitive advantage and reinforce brand positioning
- Participate actively in in-store events and promotional activities to drive sales impact and brand engagement
- Utilize retail point-of-sale systems to process transactions, manage inventory, and ensure operational efficiency
- Maintain comprehensive product knowledge across multiple prestige beauty categories and convey expertise to support client decision-making
Qualifications
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proof of legal right to live and work in Canada
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in beauty consultation (makeup application, skincare, fragrance, or hair care)
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
Skills
Experience
Retail experience in beauty, cosmetics, or luxury goods is preferred but not required; amateur-level expertise with demonstrated creative and technical proficiency is welcome. Prior experience in makeup artistry, fragrance consultation, or skincare advisory roles is valued.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; professional certifications in makeup artistry or related beauty disciplines are desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.75 to CAD 28.55 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, competitive incentive compensation programs with potential commission and bonus eligibility.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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