MAC MAC Beauty Advisor
- Location
- ManchesterEnglandUK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Beauty Advisor at Selfridges, Manchester. Part-time makeup artist role combining consultative selling, in-store events, and visual merchandising in prestige beauty retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver consultative makeup application and product education to customers, combining creative artistry with personalized recommendations
- Perform makeup application and application training across MAC's full product portfolio
- Develop and execute in-store events, demonstrations, and beauty workshops to drive customer engagement and sales
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and display integrity to ensure competitive market positioning
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and manage transactions with accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with the store team to achieve sales targets and maintain operational excellence
- Stay current with makeup trends, techniques, and product innovations to enhance customer conversations
Qualifications
- Demonstrated high level of creative and technical expertise in makeup application
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup experience is preferred but not required; amateur-level experience with demonstrated expertise is welcomed
Skills
Experience
While formal certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is desirable, the employer welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who demonstrate proficiency and passion for the craft. Any prior experience in customer-facing beauty roles or cosmetics retail is advantageous.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent qualification is preferred but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Manchester, England, UK.
About Cerulean
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