Holt Renfrew Designated Beauty Specialist
- Compensation
- $16.60–29.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Holt Renfrew, Montreal: Beauty Advisor role offering commission-based compensation, employee discount, and benefits in luxury retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently deliver exceptional service and sales experience to all customers
- Exceed personal and brand sales targets and performance objectives
- Build and maintain a loyal personal client base through new customer acquisition and retention strategies
- Share expert product knowledge with the entire store selling team
- Maintain professional relationships with buyers, vendors, and management
- Drive brand sales by identifying marketing opportunities, executing events, and recommending assortment changes
- Attend all educational sessions including product knowledge, vendor, and company seminars
- Perform visual merchandising, floor recovery, pricing updates, and sales support tasks
- Maintain regular contact with personal clients via phone, email, and mail regarding events, requests, and follow-up
- Resolve customer service issues in partnership with management
- Comply with all health, safety, privacy, and cybersecurity policies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven ability to exceed sales targets
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to work varying schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Minimum two years' experience in a commission-based sales environment
- Prior experience as a product specialist in a luxury retail environment (preferred)
- Entrepreneurial, competitive, confident, and self-motivated
- Fully bilingual in French and English
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years' experience in a commission-based sales environment. Prior retail sales experience as a product specialist in a luxury environment is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 16.60 to CAD 29.25 per hour.
Benefits
Competitive total compensation, generous employee discount, pension plan, health and dental benefits, tuition assistance, continuous learning and development opportunities, commission eligibility in addition to base pay.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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