Store Specialist: Beauty COTY

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Store Specialist: Beauty COTY at Woolworths in South Africa. Woolworths is a leading retail brand committed to excellence and transformation, offering a vibrant team environment and opportunities for growth, while being dedicated to inclusive employment equity as a proud South African brand. The position involves providing expert beauty advice, delivering exceptional customer service, driving sales of the Woolworths Beauty range, managing stock and merchandising, supporting promotional events, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and product presentation. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Providing expert beauty advice and personalized consultations to enhance the customer experience and drive sales. * Achieving sales targets by actively promoting Woolworths Beauty products, new launches, and in-store promotions. * Maintaining excellent product knowledge and staying updated on beauty trends to effectively influence and educate customers. * Ensuring stock availability, efficient management, and visually appealing merchandising according to brand standards. * Upholding high standards of hygiene, safety, and tester presentation to ensure a clean and attractive store environment. * Processing sales transactions accurately while adhering to operational policies and administrative procedures. * Collaborating with store teams to meet department goals and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment. * Minimising stock loss and shrinkage by following proper handling and reporting protocols. * Maintaining a well-groomed professional appearance aligned with Woolworths brand image. * Demonstrating flexibility and reliability by working various shifts and supporting store operations as needed. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum Grade 12 certification. * Qualification and/or experience in Cosmetology or any other beauty-related field. * At least 1 year of experience in a beauty sales environment. * Strong knowledge of beauty brands and products. * Passion for retail, selling, and delivering exceptional customer service. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to persuade and influence customers through product expertise. * Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks. * Proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated work ethic. * Well-groomed appearance with appropriate use of cosmetics. * Flexibility to work various shifts and collaborate effectively within a team. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a passion for retail, selling, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to persuade and influence customers through product expertise. Applicants should be motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated. They should have at least one year of experience in a beauty sales environment, along with relevant cosmetology qualifications or experience, and strong knowledge of beauty brands and products. Candidates must also maintain a well-groomed appearance and demonstrate flexibility to work various shifts and collaborate effectively within a team. **Deadline** 20th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/store-specialist-beauty-coty-woolworths Source: myjobmag

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