Saks Fifth Avenue Cosmetics Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $19.16–23.95/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Beauty Advisor at Saks Fifth Avenue, Miami - Dadeland FL. Drive luxury cosmetics sales and build client relationships with professional makeup expertise and personalized service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Model Saks Fifth Avenue Principles (Greet, Relate, Exceed, Attend, Thank) consistently throughout all customer interactions
- Achieve and exceed individual, vendor line, and departmental sales goals while driving event-specific sales performance
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through expert brand knowledge and exceptional service delivery
- Utilize Saks Fifth Avenue's clienteling system to record client preferences, purchase history, and personalized information to drive repeat business
- Provide professional makeup consultations, treatment recommendations, and application demonstrations with precision and artistry
- Maintain an immaculate, welcoming counter environment with meticulous merchandising and product organization
- Execute follow-up communications with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat purchases
- Collaborate effectively with vendor partners, account executives, and store team members in a fast-paced, multi-channel retail environment
- Demonstrate professional composure and sound judgment when navigating challenging customer situations
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of retail experience, preferably in a customer-focused cosmetics or beauty environment
- Demonstrated track record of exceeding individual sales quotas and targets
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and ability to learn proprietary online clienteling platforms quickly
- Professional makeup application expertise and consultative selling skills
- Strong organizational abilities and capacity to multitask effectively under pressure
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse clientele
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1 year of retail experience, preferably in a customer-focused, cosmetics-focused environment with demonstrated success in exceeding sales quotas.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further beauty, skincare, or cosmetics training or certification is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Miami, Florida, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19.16 to USD 23.95 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount, and voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital and accident insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
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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