Cosmetic Consultant - Newcastle Corner

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Cosmetic Consultant at Dis-Chem Pharmacies' store in Newcastle Corner. The primary purpose of the position is to effectively promote and sell Dis-Chem's cosmetic and beauty products by providing excellent and consistent customer service. **What you will do** The Cosmetic Consultant will be responsible for: * Escalating serious and unresolved customer complaints to the manager. * Providing a high level of customer care and service. * Demonstrating products through makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions, and/or activities. * Managing stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures, including reporting on short, damaged, and expired stock to the manager. * Ensuring merchandising and displays are set up attractively. * Maximising store income by achieving department, brand, and vendor sales targets. * Staying informed about products, brands, and the retail industry. * Being responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty house promotions. * Managing Salon appointments. * Adhering to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs, and health and safety rules and regulations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric * Retail experience as a sales consultant * Computer literate * Strong command of English, both written and oral * Ability to be a team player * Ability to provide excellent customer service * Understanding of stock reports, sales targets, and commission calculations * Ability to work according to a task schedule * Willingness and ability to work retail hours * Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport * South African citizen * Clear credit and criminal records **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a customer-oriented individual with a Grade 12 / Matric certificate and retail sales consultant experience. They should be computer literate and willing to work retail hours. Essential qualities include a strong command of English (written and oral), being a team player, and possessing excellent customer service skills. Candidates should understand stock reports, sales targets, and commission calculations, and be able to work according to a task schedule. Experience in cosmetics, fragrance, and/or beauty is advantageous, as is previous sales and promotional training, personal selling skills, experience achieving sales targets, customer liaison, and product knowledge. The ability to manage expired/damaged stock and ensure stock rotation, being bilingual, and having stock management experience are also considered beneficial. Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport, and possess clear credit and criminal records. **Deadline** 14 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/cosmetic-consultant-newcastle-corner-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

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