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About this job

At Kohl's, we encourage our Associates to take control of their own success. Working at Kohl's requires energy, commitment and a competitive spirit. Here, you'll work in a fast-paced environment filled with challenges and opportunities. You will be able to try new things, set goals and build a career that fits your expectations — and have some fun along the way!

Kohl's is currently hiring Beauty Sales Advisor

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for creating the fun, energetic and inviting environment of the Cosmetics & Fragrance department, building rapport with customers, consulting with customers on their needs and recommending product solutions that help customers look and feel their best. This position employs strong selling techniques and deep product knowledge to appeal to each customer's unique style and needs to create a positive customer experience and a loyal customer base.

Primary Responsibilities:

Employs strong selling techniques

  • Engages customers in conversations to determine Beauty needs, style and preferences
  • Encourages customers to explore products through testing and sampling
  • Recommends product solutions that help customers look and feel their best
  • Adapts product recommendations as customers share more information
  • Describes the increased benefit of using multiple products together
  • Introduces customers to new products that compliment their Beauty regimen

Initiates and leads 1-on-1 customer consultations

  • Applies products directly on customer
  • Educates the customer on application techniques and product features
  • Reinforces customer's selections by reviewing the use and benefits of products chosen

Applies advanced product knowledge

  • Serves as a consultative expert in all product lines
  • Shares product knowledge in an engaging way to inform customer choice
  • Links multiple products based on desired attributes and results
  • Proactively seeks out communication on new products and trends to keep knowledge current

Supports operations

  • Maintains department cleanliness and hygiene standards
  • Stocks and replenishes inventory to support Company in-stock goals
  • Follows Company merchandise presentation directives and standards
  • Follows Company best practices and participates in Company programs (i.e. 5 Basics, communication, tester replenishment, damages, defectives, even exchanges, store shortage action plans)
  • Distributes samples and gratis in accordance with Company policy

Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis
  • Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing or moving about the department within the store. Physical activities include    bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in retail, sales or cosmetics sales
  • Prior experience interacting with customers in a consultative capacity

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Job Benefits

Our Associates are the reasons Kohl's is so successful. So, to make your career as rewarding as possible, here are just a few of the benefits you'll receive as an hourly Kohl's Store Associate.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision for full-time Associates
  • Special medical, dental and vision plans for part-time Associates
  • Group term life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan, plus a corporate match
  • Immediate merchandise discount at all our stores
  • Paid holidays
  • Child and dependent care flex plan
  • Medical flex plan
  • Long-term disability plan for full-time Associates

Plus, we offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Every year, the company buys shares of Kohl's stock and contributes them to a trust. That stock is then divided among our eligible Associates, making you — in essence — part owner of Kohl's Department Stores.

As a store Associate, you'll also become eligible for our Associate of the Month program which recognizes one outstanding Associate in every store each month. You'll also become part of the Kohl's store camaraderie: our store Associates usually plan at least one fun activity every month.

These are just some of the rewards you'll realize as a Kohl's Store Associate!