Aesthetician/Esthetician

Aesthetician

Benefit Boutique – Brooklyn (168 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201)

We're Benefit Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand-turned-prestige powerhouse under the leading luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Founded in 1976 by twins Jean & Jane Ford in San Francisco, today we're in 59 countries with more than 3,000 BrowBars & 6,000 trained service experts worldwide. At Benefit, we believe laughter is the best cosmetic because when we're laughing & having fun, that's when we're our most beautiful. We're known to work smart & laugh hard. Sound like you? You've come to the right place!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Customer Service/Experience-
• Customer is the number one focus, and all employee actions are to reflect this priority.
• Greet customers in 30 seconds or less
• Follow the Beauty ABC's & Service ABC's selling formula, including all processes trained in the Global Service Handbook
• Maintain an enthusiastic floor presence
• Build and maintain good customer relationships
• Keep accurate and complete records in the Retail/POS system
• Safeguard and keep all customer information confidential; all customer information is the property of the Company and Retailer.
• Effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
• Ensure all clients read and sign the service E-waiver form (customer protection, service release form)
• Perform only “Benefit-trained” services offered on the service menu and ensure customer satisfaction
• All other duties as assigned

-Results-
• Achieve daily/ weekly/ monthly individual service goals
• Maintain target services per hour
• Make product recommendations and hand over service customers to Beauty Artists at the end of the service

-Teamwork-
• Promote a feel-good, fun, and gossip-free environment for customers and employees
• Build strong positive relationships and treat others with respect
• Be on time and ready to work all shifts
• Be passionate and tenacious
• Act professionally, ethically, and with integrity
• Use good judgment
• Ensure that boutique deposits are maintained in accordance with Benefit's policies; required signoff on deposits in partnership with the Boutique Proprietor, Assistant Boutique Proprietor, and/or Key Holder
• Participate in inventory control
• Help maintain clean and safe sales and stock areas, communicate maintenance issues to Boutique Proprietor
• Communicate inventory needs and concerns to Boutique Proprietor
• Properly and accurately register all sales
• Communicate training needs that will result in increased sales to Boutique Proprietor
• Ensure compliance with all Company and boutique policies and procedures

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
• Continuous bending of neck, arms, torso, and legs.
• Stocking and filling shelves, drawers, and show cases.
• Cleaning displays and boutique.
• Clean all Service Stations, service rooms, and elements.
• Work in a fragrance filled environment.
• Physical contact with clients/ customers.
• Continuous standing/walking for 8 hours.
• Unpacking and lifting boxes up to 40 lbs.

Requirements
• Must maintain compliance with state board regulations at all times.
• Maintain and display a valid state-issued aesthetician or cosmetologist license for the work state. The employee is responsible for any fees, additional training, and/or renewals needed as a requirement.
• Flexibility regarding work hours; ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check.

Skills & Abilities
• Must be comfortable selling makeup & upselling services.
• Must be comfortable traffic stopping outside of the Boutique.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Ability to operate POS system, iPad, Boutique technology, laptop (used for on-line scheduling).
• Proven strong service history.
• Can initiate and manage change in a positive manner.
• Comfortable and competent at make-up application.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to customer needs.

Additional job duties if assigned as a key holder in the location:
• Maintain authority of personnel in the Boutique.
• Verbally communicate with clients and Boutique employees in a clear manner
• Assume all opening/closing responsibilities.
• Receive increased security access within the Retail/ POS system to execute customer returns, discounts, and employee transactions.
• Maintain excellent cash management and management of the safe and applicable security codes.
• Count cash and balance registers and cash deposits.
• Operate POS system, e-waiver iPad, boutique technology, shipment scanner gun, laptop (used for online scheduling), alarm keypad, and calculator.
• Partner with the Regional Boutique Proprietor on ALL issues or questions.
• Appropriately react and handle emergencies and loss prevention issues when opening or closing the Boutique.
• Use all resources and tools to create the best atmosphere for our customers and employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

The target salary range for this position is $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. This position is eligible to earn a sales incentive bonus and/or commission. This position is also eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.