Freelance Market Specialist New York, NY
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
*This position will be based in Manhattan primarily working with our Nordstrom accounts*
About Westman Atelier
A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving performance-first makeup that is always effortless never overdone. A mother makeup artist and champion of holistic living Gucci believes passionately that luxury efficacy and clean can be synonymous with exceptional makeup.
- A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity
- Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science
About Our Founder
Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist contributing to publications like Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted second-skin approach to makeup resulting in naturally beautiful radiantly amplified skin.
Position Summary
Westman Atelier is seeking an energetic Makeup Artist with a passion for clean luxury beauty to represent the brand in-store while providing the highest level of customer experience. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer loyalty through exceptional customer experience product education and clienteling. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit drive for excellence and a true ambassador for Westman Atelier.
Responsibilities:
- Achieve daily sales goals through in-store service and supporting at vendor events
- Accurately record sales on a weekly monthly and quarterly basis
- Provide exceptional customer experience with makeup services; showcase excellent makeup skills fitting with the unique Westman Atelier product application
- Educate customers on brand product knowledge to create brand awareness and assist them with product selection through demonstration and application
- Actively participate in and complete online learning - Grooming & Procedures
- Adhere to proper hygiene guidelines when demonstrating products on clients
- Assist with maintaining the required inventory practices while in-store
- Facilitate and support brand and retailer trainings and events - in store remote locations and virtual
- Maintain excellent VM standards and regularly clean restock the counter/gondolas tools and tester units
- Adhere to brand and retailer image guidelines standards and practices at all times
- Regularly and effectively communicate with leadership to keep them informed and updated on all actions/events.
- Build a close relationship and work partnership with the in-store category managers; Work effectively with store personnel store management and sales and education teams.
Requirements:
- 3-5years of relevant Sales and Education experience in beauty/skin care; Makeup Artistry degree or certification in similar capacity a plus
- Familiarity with beauty retail environments; Sephora experience preferred
- Demonstrated success handling customer matters in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel to various retailers within region
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs including nights weekends and special events
- A high level of ownership accountability and initiative
- Exceptional organizational planning and time managementskills as well as a strong attention to detail
- Passion for clean luxury beauty
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Shop the clean makeup and skincare created by editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman. An award-winning collection formulated with nourishing ingredients including foundation, blush, contour, highlighter, lipstick, lip gloss, and mascara. Complimentary samples with every order. Free shi ... View more