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- Location
- 737 Dunsmuir Street (View map)Vancouver, BCCanada
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $18.25–25.25/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.
The Beauty Advisor is responsible for developing deep, lasting relationships with customers that drive increased sales, service, and loyalty within a luxury retail environment. This commission-based position requires an expert-level understanding of beauty and skincare products, coupled with the ability to exceed individual and brand sales targets whilst delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining a loyal personal client base.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop deep, long-lasting relationships with customers to drive sales, service, and brand loyalty
- Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and exceed personal and brand sales targets
- Build and retain a loyal personal client base through continuous customer acquisition and relationship management
- Share expert product knowledge with the store selling team and maintain collaborative relationships with buyers, vendors, and management
- Identify key marketing opportunities, execute promotional events, and provide assortment recommendations to store management
- Attend all educational sessions including product knowledge, vendor training, and company seminars
- Perform floor recovery, visual merchandising, price changes, and related sales support activities
- Communicate regularly with personal clients via phone, mail, and electronic methods regarding in-store events, merchandise, and special occasions
- Resolve customer service issues and escalate matters outside guidelines to selling management
- Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cybersecurity measures
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Proven ability to exceed sales targets in a commission-based environment
- Minimum two years of experience in commission-based sales
- Make-up artistry or aesthetics certificate may be required for certain brands
- Prior retail sales experience in a luxury environment preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years of experience in a commission-based sales environment, with demonstrated ability to consistently exceed sales targets. Prior retail sales experience in a luxury setting is preferred.
Education
High school diploma required. Make-up artistry or aesthetics certificate may be required depending on the assigned brand.
Workplace
This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 18.25 to CAD 25.25 per hour.
Benefits
Competitive total compensation with commission structure, generous employee discount, pension plan, health and dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development opportunities.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Holt Renfrew, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Beauty Consultant», «Cosmetics Advisor», «Skincare Specialist», «Beauty Sales Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.