Overview
We’re shaking up the beauty scene at Boots, and our Beauty Specialists are leading the charge. This isn’t your average retail role – it’s a unique position at the heart of our beauty halls, where you’ll connect with customers and guide them to the best skincare, makeup and hair products for their needs. From cult favourites to the latest viral must haves, you’ll share honest, expert advice and help customers find what really works for them – all whilst driving sales through genuine, feel-good service.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Assistant Manager, you’ll work across all premium/luxury beauty brands, offering expert, unbiased advice to customers giving them the best experience in store.
* This is a sales-based role. You\'ll have targets to meet and we’re about working as a team (not competing against each other for sales!). You won’t be on performance-based commission. Instead, we provide up to £1000* annual product allowance for you personally test, love and recommend our products.
* Use your sales and communication skills as you approach and interact with lots of customers with a variety of needs throughout the day.
* Keep the premium beauty hall and make up counters looking their best. Ensure all counters and testers are well stocked, cleaned and tidied throughout the day.
* Access expert hands-on training with premium brands in store, plus a comprehensive learning programme through our online learning platform to build your beauty expertise.
* Attend our virtual and in-person conferences where Beauty Specialists come together for an immersive education experience.
* As a Boots Beauty Specialist there may be opportunities to get involved with creating social media content, supporting events or participating in campaigns.
What you’ll need to have
* Enthusiasm & passion for make-up, skincare and haircare
* A warm, approachable manner and the confidence to start conversations with customers
* A passion for achieving and exceeding sales targets or goals
* Ability to work at pace
* Good communication skills, with the ability to understand customer needs
* A proactive approach to learning about new products, techniques, and services
It would be great if you also have
* Experience working towards sales or targets in beauty retail
* A creative flair or interest in social content
Career development
There are plenty of opportunities to continue your career with us; whether you progress within beauty to become a Senior Beauty Specialist or Beauty Assistant Manager, move into store leadership as a Store Manager, or join our Support Office.
Our benefits
* Quarterly product allowance totalling up to £1000 per year* (*subject to number of hours worked per week)
* Generous employee discounts
* Ongoing training from our amazing brands and beauty experts
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots.
Why Boots?
We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
What’s next?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we look forward to receiving your application. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to complete an online assessment before attending an in-store assessment.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Information about the role
We are now recruiting Boots Beauty Specialists for our Bromley, The Glades Shopping Centre store. We are looking for candidates to join us onwards and who can be flexible to meet our customers needs. The exact shift patterns will be discussed at interview stage.
Business Area Retail
Function Store Colleagues
Hours per week 22.5
Location Bromley, Greater London
Store 836 - BROMLEY
Region 7 - London
Area 173 - Southeast London
Country UK
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