The specialty cosmetic stores are noticing a boom of popularity. Not only do you have endless counters of cosmetics within your favorite department stores, specialty cosmetic stores have opened up on their own. These have become the go-to place for people to get all their beauty needs met. They have made purchasing beauty supplies easier than ever.
Cosmetic jobs are classified as retail employment. Retail positions offer such an incredible amount of flexibility for those who are searching for employment. What this means is that if you are looking for a second job to supplement income or a student looking to work around a school schedule, this can be an ideal place for you to work.
In addition to all of that, just like other retailers you can have an opportunity to gain seasonal employment during the busiest time of year around the holidays. This can give a person a potential of earning extra cash for gift buying during the holidays.
Every position in this field requires a person to have excellent interpersonal skills to be successful. You will constantly be dealing with customers and must be able to assist them while maintaining a smile and professional attitude.
Job Opportunities
Here are just some of the employment opportunities that you can find in cosmetics:
Make-Up Specialist: These are the people you go to if you want to know everything about the products in their store. The specialist in make-up will help their customers find the products that meet their needs and their budget. They should have excellent knowledge of their products to be able to properly assist their customers. In addition, often a make-up artist will give makeovers out on the floor, as a way to help sell the products. They often provide other in-store demonstrations to help the customer know how to use the products properly, or to provide a sample of the product in an effort to drive sales. The make-up specialist should have previous experience in customer service or a retail setting. It is also preferred that they have previous cosmetic training and experience. There is an on the job training that will be required. A make-up specialist can earn around $17 per hour.
Cashier: The cashier is a point of customer service for their company’s patrons. They will be responsible for receiving payment from the customers, so they must be aware of all payment policies within the facility. They will also deal with returns and exchanges, which mean they must also know all of the policies associated with that. They will need to have excellent customer service skills, as they will often deal with customers who are unhappy with the services they received in store. Cashiers should ensure that the counter area where they work is always clean and organized to give a good impression of their company. When there is downtime, they should assist the customers on the store floor, helping them find items they need around the store. There is no particular degree of education required for this position but there is on the job training that is necessary to complete. A cashier can make around $9-$10 an hour.
Key Holder: A key holder is a shift supervisor of their staff, but not a manager. They are the ones who open the store and closes, depending on which shift they are on. It is their job to maximize the professional atmosphere of their store to make it more appealing to customers. They should exhibit the company’s standards for behavior in the store, and use that as an example to their other employees how they should behave. They often help train the staff around their store, and assist the manager in this aspect of operations. They must ensure that their store is maintained in accordance with company policy. They are also in charge of helping out any initiatives that the store currently has ongoing. A key hold should have previous retail or customer service experience and have some experience in management or supervising. On average, they can earn around $10-$13 per hour.
Loss Prevention: When you work in loss prevention, your main goal is to prevent any loss of their company’s profits. This can mean developing strategies to help prevent shoplifting, including working with security in placement of cameras and other security measures to prevent theft. They must also work closely with management to ensure that the operational costs remain at a point where the company can gain maximum profits. They will keep track of inventory and ensure only the right amount of products is ordered at the right amount, so there is no surplus that will need to be sold at no profit gains or a loss. A loss prevention specialist will need at least a high school diploma, though some college experience is preferred. There will be on the job training that is necessary to gain employment. A person can earn around $37,000 a year in loss prevention.
Job Outlook
The job growth in this industry is expected to be around 11%. This is the same as the national average in most other industries. A reason for this amount of consistent growth is because of the high turnover rate found in this industry. Most employees are first time job seekers or part time employees that end up finding other careers once gaining experience here.