- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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, the Estée Lauder Companies' iconic beauty brand, seeks a Sales Associate to deliver an authentic, personalized customer experience while driving sales objectives at a luxury retail location in Paris. In this role, the candidate will embody the brand's identity, curate bespoke cosmetics consultations, manage the retail environment's visual standards, and contribute collaboratively to the store's commercial strategy and team objectives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized service to each customer, ensuring an authentic and engaging brand experience
- Demonstrate expertise in MAC cosmetics and recommend products tailored to individual customer needs
- Drive sales performance and contribute to achievement of store-level revenue targets
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the retail environment reflects brand identity
- Participate in the management and daily operations of the retail point of sale
- Collaborate dynamically with team members to support a cohesive, results-driven work environment
Qualifications
- Passion for cosmetics and beauty retail
- Prior retail experience, ideally in the beauty sector
- Demonstrated ability to deliver inspiring, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Knowledge of point-of-sale software systems
- Flexibility to accommodate store operating hours
Skills
Experience
First-hand experience in retail sales, preferably in the beauty, cosmetics, or luxury goods sector, is preferred.
Education
No specific educational qualification is required; however, formal training in beauty consultation or retail management is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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
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
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