MAC Cosmetics Specialist
- Location
- ManchesterEnglandUK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC by Boots Manchester seeks a Beauty Advisor for a 22.5-hour part-time role combining makeup artistry with personalized customer consultations and in-store events.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational, personalized makeup consultations and applications that educate and delight customers
- Deliver a welcoming and authentic in-store experience that reflects brand values and prestige positioning
- Coordinate in-store events and promotional activities to drive customer engagement and sales
- Maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards to differentiate the store from competitors
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems efficiently and accurately
- Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Contribute to a high-performing team environment and support colleagues
Qualifications
- Makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup experience preferred
- Ability to demonstrate creative and technical expertise in makeup application
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is preferred; however, candidates with amateur-level experience who demonstrate high-level creative and technical expertise are also encouraged to apply.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent training preferred; secondary or post-secondary education standard.
Workplace
This position is based in Manchester, England, UK.
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