How to hire a cosmetic consultant

How to hire a cosmetic consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cosmetic consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cosmetic consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cosmetic consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the cosmetic consultant you need to hire. Certain cosmetic consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A cosmetic consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cosmetic consultants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of cosmetic consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Cosmetic Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Cosmetic Consultant	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$12-18
   Beauty Advisor	A beauty advisor's role is to represent a brand by engaging with customers and recommending cosmetic or skincare products in pursuit of securing sales. They must have extensive knowledge of the company's products and current trends, ability in applying make-up, and customer service skills as most of the duties will focus on demonstrating and responding to inquiries... Show more	$13-21
   Sales Person	A salesperson is in charge of ensuring that the products, goods, or services of the company get sold to customers. They are trained to market the products well, understand what the customer needs, and find the product that best fits the customer's needs... Show more	$6-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Product Line
   • Cosmetic Procedures
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • POS
   • Fragrance
   • Customer Relations
   • Sales Floor
   • Make-Up Application
   • Inventory Control
   • Client Relationships
   • Laser
   • Skin Care Products
   • Product Demonstrations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all facets of product consultation while continually outperforming departmental goals and objectives in relation to sales profitability and revenue growth.
   • Used a pos register work with money.
   • Operate POS equipment for merchandise sales and returns.
   • Attend advanced training classes, become CMA (customize make up application) certify for full face and lash application.
   • Coordinate closely with medical offices/private practices to ensure that paperwork require is complete and error-free as required by Medicare and Medicaid.
   • Travele to multiple Sephora locations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cosmetic consultant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cosmetic consultant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cosmetic consultants' average salary in virginia is 43% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cosmetic consultants earn 33% less than senior-level cosmetic consultants.
   • Certifications. A cosmetic consultant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cosmetic consultant's salary.

   Average cosmetic consultant salary

   $15.51hourly

   $32,266 yearly

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   Entry-level cosmetic consultant salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a cosmetic consultant job description

   A cosmetic consultant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cosmetic consultant job description:

   Cosmetic consultant job description example

   Located in Lochbuie, CO, United States
   
   WE'RE HIRING IMMEDIATELY AND OFFERING A $300 HIRING BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM!
   
   GROW With US!
   
   Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. We couldn't serve our customers, landlords, and partners in airports, commuter terminals, hotels, and casinos without the continued support of our greatest assets: our team members. We're dedicated to hiring and training exceptional team members, who are committed to serving the customer as the Traveler's Best Friend. We strive to ensure we're fulfilling our team members' career potentials through training, skills-development, and career pathways - as our team members grow and succeed both personally and professionally, so does Hudson.
   
   What We Will Offer You:
   • A one-time $300 hiring bonus
   • A competitive rate of pay of $19.00 per hour
   • A 20% off Hudson Employee Discount
   • A 50% off Hudson Food & Beverage Discount
   • Parking and Transit Reimbursement
   
   This Beauty Advisor Job Is For You, If You Enjoy:
   • Inspiring customers to express their individual beauty by providing them with a complete shopping experience, including enthusiastic, helpful assistance and product knowledge of Kiehl's
   • Working at the Denver International Airport
   
   Your Team is counting on you as a Beauty Advisor to:
   • Work any day of the week, including weekends
   • Work the Evening Shift 1-9pm (10pm for delayed flights)
   • Work a Full-Time schedule
   
   Beauty Advisor Key Accountabilities:
   • Advise customers on the use of Kiehl's skin, hair, and body care products
   • Provide timely, welcoming, personal, professional, and consistent service to all customers at all times
   • Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees, and store management
   • Enforce and maintain the highest visual standards, including displays, signage, and promotional items
   • Replenish merchandise products and stock on shelves
   • Comply and enforce store, state, and federal regulations
   
   Beauty Advisor Required Qualifications:
   • Impeccable customer service skills
   • Previous cashier experience
   • Previous experience working within the Beauty and Fragrance field
   • Must have knowledge of different brands and vendors, Kiehl's
   
   Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family include:
   • Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
   • Paid Time Off
   • Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
   • Universal Life Insurance
   • Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
   • Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
   • Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
   • Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs
   
   "Depending on the location of the position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada for any employer."
   
   "Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds and identities."
   
   All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.
   
   Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find cosmetic consultants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any cosmetic consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level cosmetic consultants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cosmetic consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit cosmetic consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit cosmetic consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cosmetic consultant

   Once you've found the cosmetic consultant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cosmetic consultant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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