Freelance Skin Health Expert (Arlington Heights)

At Kate Somerville, our mission is to impact lives through California born, Hollywood endorsed, transformative skincare. Kate, a highly respected paramedical esthetician with over 2 decades of experience in skincare, believes that everyone deserves beautiful skin, and it is her promise to get you there.

In 2004, Kate opened her iconic skin health clinic in the heart of Hollywood glamour in Los Angeles. Today, Kate’s famous clinic is trusted by some of the most photographed faces in the world. In 2006, initially created for her celebrity clientele, she bottled Hollywood’s best-kept secrets and built her own skin care range. Since then, Kate Somerville has built a global footprint for all to experience and enjoy her products which offer clinical grade results with no down time. Hailed as Skin Changers, the Kate Somerville skin care range delivers a visible skin transformation, formulated with highly-functional active ingredients for maximum efficacy, and balanced with soothing botanicals to reduce any potential sensitivity concerns.

We heal skin and transform lives through clinic results at your fingertips.

Role Summary

Do you love to help people find their glow? Transform your passion for beauty and sales into a dynamic role as Freelance Skin Health Expert with the iconic skincare brand, Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts! In this role, you will be driving retail sales at our partner locations. Working independently and collaboratively, you will embody the best practices of Kate Somerville within a fast-paced, multi-branded retail environment.

We offer flexible shifts during peak retail hours including evenings, primarily every Thursday through Saturday, and occasional Wednesdays and Sundays. You can expect to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. The store locations will be situated locally to you, serving a diverse customer base within approximately a 1 – 1 ½ hour radius.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Promote and sell Kate Somerville products, meeting or exceeding defined retail targets
• Maintain an extensive knowledge of Kate Somerville products
• Easily share the unique features and benefits of Kate Somerville products, inspiring customers and beauty associates alike with brand story, product demonstration and selling techniques
• Maintain awareness and share promotional information with beauty associates
• Cultivate a positive, energetic environment, driving motivation among beauty associates
• Exemplify highest standard of sales and customer service skills
• Merchandise brand in store to maintain best brand representation
• Collaborate with manager and store partners to maintain optimal inventory
• Maintain weekly schedule given by manager, including sales support, training and events
• Work with manager to plan and execute corporate and/or special events as needed
• Regularly communicate with manager to review sales results in order to achieve sales targets, course correcting as necessary
• Clear and timely communication with manager regarding schedules, territory needs, store trends, timesheets, results and related actions needed
  
  

Skills, Experience And Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, licensed Cosmetologist or Esthetician desired
• 2+ years experience required in retail sales, education and event planning with skincare in industry leading multi category retailers serving multiple locations
• Excellent salesperson, able to deliver sales targets while delighting clients
• Able to build/adapt action plan to deliver sales targets
• Able to effectively train store team, inspiring brand love and consistent sales results
• Effective time, budget and resource management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build productive business partnerships
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, non-verbal, and written including strong presentation abilities, both in person and virtually
• Digitally Savvy – Must have mobile device and proficient computer and/or App Skills including Microsoft Office programs and assorted iPhone apps
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day and lift boxes/items up to 20 lbs
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings & weekends as directed by Manager
• Must live in the assigned territory
• Must have valid driver’s license and car/reliable transportation to and from work locations
  
  

The expected pay range for this position is $25 to $30/hour. The exact hourly rate is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This is a freelance, flexible part-time position and will operate within the geographic territory posted, working in retail stores within key retail hours 1-4x a week.

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