Posted 14 August, 2026
Retail Make Up Artist - Kildare Village
Value Retail PLC
Kildare, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 255903577
Overview
The Cosmetics Company Store - Kildare Village
As part of the Estée Lauder Companies, The Cosmetics Company Store offers award-winning premium skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance products from a collection of prestigious brands including Estée Lauder, Clinique MAC, Jo Malone and many more.
Job Summary
As a Reatail Make up artist, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional and personalised customer experience while supporting the management team in driving sales and achieveing store targets. You will use your makeup expertise , creativity and passion for cutomers and inspire them through tailored product recommendations and make up applications.
You will be accountable for achieving this by;
Responsibilities
Makeup & Customer Experience
Beauty & Product Expertise
Sales & Performance
Store & Team
Qualifications
Qualifications
Benefits
The Cosmetics Company Store - Kildare Village
As part of the Estée Lauder Companies, The Cosmetics Company Store offers award-winning premium skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance products from a collection of prestigious brands including Estée Lauder, Clinique MAC, Jo Malone and many more.
Job Summary
As a Reatail Make up artist, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional and personalised customer experience while supporting the management team in driving sales and achieveing store targets. You will use your makeup expertise , creativity and passion for cutomers and inspire them through tailored product recommendations and make up applications.
You will be accountable for achieving this by;
- Deliveing professional makeup consultations, applications and demonstrations tailored to each customers individual needs and preferences.
- Providing expert product knowledge across make up , skincare and fragrance, confidently recommending products to meet customer needs and maximise sales opportunities.
- Creating an engaging and inspiring customer experience that encourages loyalty, repeat visits and long term relationships.
- Consitently achieving and contributing to indiviual and store sales targets through effective selling and clienteling.
- Repersenting all brands in a professional and credible manner while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
- Supporting promotional activity, events, launches and in store activations to drive footfall, engagement and sales.
- Keeping up to date with current beauty trends, product launches and industry developments to provide customers with relevant and inspiring advice.
- Maintaining excellent visual merchandising, product presentation ad housekeeping standards accross the store.
- Supporting the wider store team and management in delivering operational excellence and maintaining company and brand standards.
Responsibilities
Makeup & Customer Experience
- Create memorable beauty experiences through personalised makeovers, consultations and product recommendations.
- Use your makeup artistry and creativity to help customers discover products they love.
- Build genuine client relationships and encourage customers to return again and again.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs and confidently recommend the right products for them.
- Deliver engaging Brand Services, demonstrations and beauty experiences.
- Bring energy, enthusiasm and personality to every customer interaction.
Beauty & Product Expertise
- Stay curious about the latest beauty trends, launches and must-have products.
- Share your knowledge and passion for makeup, skincare and fragrance with customers and colleagues.
- Become an expert in the brands and products you represent.
- Keep your skills fresh through training, coaching and ongoing learning.
Sales & Performance
- Turn great beauty experiences into great sales by confidently recommending products and additional items.
- Work towards and contribute to daily, weekly and monthly sales and KPI targets.
- Spot opportunities to increase sales while always keeping the customer at the heart of the experience.
- Support events, promotions and exciting in-store activities that drive engagement and sales.
Store & Team
- Help keep the store looking beautiful, inspiring and ready for customers.
- Support visual merchandising and new product launches.
- Work as part of a positive, supportive team and share your beauty knowledge with colleagues.
- Take pride in representing the Brand and creating an environment customers want to come back to.
- Follow company, Brand and Health & Safety standards while keeping the focus on an exceptional customer experience.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Experience in beauty and make up applications preferred.
- Demonstrable understanding of excellent service.
- Passion for Brand.
- Ability to learn quickly and compliant in nature.
- Ability to hold an engaging conversation.
- Possess and acts upon initiative.
- Eligible to live and work in the EU.
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends and special events.
- Proven working experience in retail sales.
- Show a genuine interest in beauty, haircare & skincare .
- Previous experience/qualification in beauty a distinct advantage.
- Proficiency in English/
- Track record of over-achieving sales quota.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Commission opportunities available.
- Employee Discounts.
- Company Events.