Holt Renfrew Cosmetics Sales Associate
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.60–25.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Holt Renfrew Beauty Advisor position in Toronto, Canada. Commission-based sales role in luxury beauty with competitive benefits and employee discount.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service and exceed assigned personal and brand sales targets
- Build and expand a loyal personal client base through proactive prospecting, relationship development, and retention initiatives
- Demonstrate expert-level product knowledge and communicate recommendations to the broader selling team
- Drive brand sales by identifying marketing opportunities, executing in-store events, and recommending assortment selections to management
- Maintain collaborative relationships with buyers, vendors, and selling managers to optimize brand performance
- Attend all mandatory educational sessions including product training, vendor seminars, and company professional development programs
- Execute floor recovery, visual merchandising, price changes, and related sales support activities
- Engage personal clients through multiple channels (telephone, correspondence, electronic communications) regarding events, product requests, follow-up, and lifecycle milestones
- Resolve customer service issues in accordance with company guidelines and escalate complex situations to management as needed
- Ensure compliance with all privacy policies, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum two years of commission-based sales experience
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
- Strong collaborative and team-oriented work ethic
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Prior retail sales experience in a luxury environment (preferred)
- Make-up artistry or aesthetics certification (may be required for specific brands)
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years of proven experience in a commission-based sales environment, with demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets. Prior luxury retail sales experience is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Make-up artistry or aesthetics certification may be required for certain brands.
Workplace
The role is situated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.60 to CAD 25.25 per hour.
Benefits
Competitive total compensation, commission eligibility, generous employee discount, pension with employer matching, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition assistance, continuous learning and development opportunities.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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