Holt Renfrew Beauty Advisor

About Holt Renfrew

Founded in Quebec City in 1837, Holt Renfrew is one of Canada’s leading luxury retailers, bringing together distinguished international fashion, accessories and beauty brands. Its heritage combines an enduring appreciation of craftsmanship with a contemporary approach to retail and personalised service. As an employer, Holt Renfrew offers career paths across client-facing roles, personal shopping, merchandising, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its retail environment calls for product expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships. For professionals drawn to luxury, it provides a setting where Canadian retail heritage meets the evolving expectations of a discerning, internationally minded clientele.

The Beauty Advisor develops lasting customer relationships, delivers exceptional service and drives sales and loyalty for Armani at Holt Renfrew. This is a six-month contract role with commission-based compensation in addition to an hourly base rate of CAD 17.95–25.25.

Role & Responsibilities

• Build lasting customer relationships that increase sales, service and loyalty.
• Consistently deliver exceptional service to all customers.
• Exceed personal sales and service goals and targets.
• Exceed brand sales and service goals and targets.
• Build a loyal personal client base by acquiring new customers, developing existing relationships and retaining loyal clients.
• Share expert product knowledge with the store’s entire selling team.
• Maintain strong relationships with the buyer, vendor and selling manager.
• Drive brand sales by identifying marketing opportunities, executing events and recommending assortments; regularly communicate suggestions to store management.
• Attend all educational sessions, including product knowledge sessions, vendor sessions and Holt Renfrew seminars.
• Perform floor recovery, visual merchandising, price changes and related sales-support tasks.
• Communicate regularly with personal clients by phone, mail and electronic channels about in-store events, merchandise requests, sales follow-up and birthdays.
• Resolve customer service issues and partner with selling management on matters outside established guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations and cybersecurity measures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work with and through others in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring substantial multitasking with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on customer needs, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• At least two years of experience in a commission-based sales environment.
• A makeup artistry or aesthetics certificate may be required for certain brands.
• Prior retail sales experience in a luxury environment preferred.
• Fluency in French and English.

Skills

Experience

At least two years of experience in a commission-based sales environment; prior retail sales experience in a luxury environment preferred.

Education

High school diploma; a makeup artistry or aesthetics certificate may be required for certain brands.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.95 to CAD 25.25 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, perks, pension matching, incentives, contests and employee discount.

Culture

Holt Renfrew’s workplace culture blends its Canadian luxury retail heritage with a strong focus on personalized service, fashion expertise and lasting client relationships. Across its stores and corporate teams, collaboration, attention to detail and a shared passion for exceptional brands shape a client-focused working environment.

About Cerulean

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