- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.60–25.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Holt Renfrew
Founded in Quebec City in 1837, Holt Renfrew is one of Canada’s leading luxury retailers, bringing together distinguished international fashion, accessories and beauty brands. Its heritage combines an enduring appreciation of craftsmanship with a contemporary approach to retail and personalised service. As an employer, Holt Renfrew offers career paths across client-facing roles, personal shopping, merchandising, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its retail environment calls for product expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships. For professionals drawn to luxury, it provides a setting where Canadian retail heritage meets the evolving expectations of a discerning, internationally minded clientele.
Holt Renfrew seeks a Beauty Advisor to develop and maintain deep client relationships that drive sales, service excellence, and loyalty within the luxury beauty sector. Compensation is commission-based and directly tied to sales performance. The successful candidate will exceed personal and brand sales targets, cultivate a loyal clientele, share expert product knowledge with the selling team, and champion brand initiatives through marketing opportunities and event execution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently deliver exceptional service and exceed all personal and brand sales targets
- Build and retain a loyal personal client base through strategic acquisition, development, and retention of customers
- Share expert-level product knowledge with the entire store selling team and maintain solid relationships with buyers, vendors, and management
- Drive brand sales by identifying key marketing opportunities, executing events, and making assortment recommendations to store management
- Attend all educational sessions including product knowledge, vendor, and corporate training seminars
- Perform floor recovery, visual merchandising, price changes, and related sales support tasks
- Communicate regularly with personal clients via phone, mail, and electronic methods regarding events, merchandise requests, and follow-up
- Resolve customer service issues and partner with selling management on matters outside of standard guidelines
- Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cybersecurity measures
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Minimum two years of experience in a commission-based sales environment
- Proven ability to exceed sales targets
- Prior retail sales experience in a luxury environment strongly preferred
- Make-up artistry or aesthetics certificate may be required for certain brands
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years of proven experience in a commission-based sales environment, with demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets. Prior experience in luxury retail sales is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma required. Make-up artistry or aesthetics certificate may be required depending on the specific brand partnership.
Workplace
This position is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of Toronto.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.60 to CAD 25.25 per hour.
Benefits
Employee discount, pension plan, health and dental benefits, tuition assistance, continuous learning and development opportunities, commission eligibility in addition to base pay
Culture
Holt Renfrew’s workplace culture blends its Canadian luxury retail heritage with a strong focus on personalized service, fashion expertise and lasting client relationships. Across its stores and corporate teams, collaboration, attention to detail and a shared passion for exceptional brands shape a client-focused working environment.
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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