MAC Freelance Sales Associate
- Location
- Trenton New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $24–30/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About MAC
MAC is a pioneering professional makeup authority, renowned for its artistry, inclusivity, and influential role in shaping contemporary beauty culture. Founded in Toronto in 1984 and now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, the brand empowers employees to champion self-expression, creativity, and diversity across retail, education, product innovation, and consumer experience. As an employer, MAC offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistry meets commercial excellence, encouraging talent to develop deep product expertise, client relationships, and cultural awareness. Its heritage of supporting all ages, races, and genders continues to define a workplace built on bold ideas, collaboration, and authentic individuality.
MAC seeks a Freelance Sales Associate in Trenton, New Jersey, for personalized beauty consultations, customer service, and in-store events.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide makeup application, skincare advice, hair consultations, or fragrance consultations to deliver a welcoming, inspirational, and personalized in-store experience that educates and delights customers.
- Collaborate with the team on in-store events that create impact.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards that help the store stand out from competitors.
Qualifications
- Retail experience is preferred, though applicants with amateur-level experience are welcome if they can demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service.
- Availability to work retail hours, including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software.
- Provide proof of the right to live and work in the country if invited to interview.
Skills
Experience
Retail experience is preferred; beginner-level expertise is welcome. Prior retail makeup experience is desirable.
Workplace
This position is based in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24 to USD 30 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid leave programs; education-related programs; paid holidays; and vacation time. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.
Culture
MAC fosters a dynamic, artist-led workplace where creativity, individuality, and inclusive self-expression are central to the employee experience. The brand offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment in which beauty professionals are encouraged to build their artistry, connect authentically with diverse clients, and represent a bold global point of view.
About Cerulean
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