Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Garden State… at Macy's · 500…

Summary: Macy's is a storied retailer that has captured the hearts of America for over 160 years. They are seeking a Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate who will act as a beauty expert and educator, providing personalized shopping experiences and building lasting client relationships. Responsibilities: - You’ll serve as both an educator and a beauty expert - offering expert advice, conducting product demonstrations, and providing tailored consultations that may include makeup application and skincare recommendations - Your deep product knowledge and ability to stay current on trends allow you to introduce customers to new items and innovations that match their unique needs and style - Building lasting client relationships is at the heart of your role - You’ll proactively grow and manage a loyal client base through consistent follow-up, virtual outreach, and personalized service - always with the goal of exceeding expectations and achieving sales goals - Our colleagues begin each day energized and ready to make an impact - They wear their name badge with pride, greet teammates with a warm hello, and help ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and prepared for customers - Before getting started, they review their sales goals, learn about new arrivals and top-selling items, and stay up to date on current trends and promotions - so they’re fully informed and ready to engage, educate, and sell with confidence - On the floor, they focus on the customer - offering a warm welcome, making eye contact, and creating friendly, personal conversations to create customer relationships to bring the customers back - Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by recovering the floor and fitting rooms, updating signs and pricing, and supporting any needed merchandise moves - They always Finish Strong - sharing our Loyalty program benefits, making sure customers have all they need, and ending with a sincere thank-you, often walking the package around and using the customer’s name - We believe service starts with each other - supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities - And we know that excellence is a journey - we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results Required Qualifications: - Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality - Must be able to: Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors - Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English - Deliver personalized beauty experiences by building relationships with customers, uncovering their needs, demonstrating product application, and educating them on the benefits and use of beauty products - Responsible for acquiring new customers by opening credit accounts and sharing loyalty benefits - Drive sales and client loyalty by maintaining an organized and shoppable space, leveraging clienteling tools to promote offers and product launches, participating in sales events, and staying up to date through ongoing training and vendor education - Meeting and surpassing daily sales goals by delivering exceptional service - Effectively use point-of-sale technology and digital tools to streamline transactions and enhance the shopping experience - At least 1 year of customer service or selling experience required - This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands - Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye level - Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment - Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions Required Skills: Point-of-Sale Technology, Product Knowledge - Cosmetics, Clienteling Tools Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, 401(k) match, Paid time off, Eight paid holidays, Merchandise discounts, Performance-based incentives, Annual merit review, Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice