Retail Sales Associate, Gaithersburg - Part Time

p style="margin-left:0in"spanstronguAbout Bluemercury/u/strong/span/p pspanWith 178 locations across the country and growing, Bluemercury pioneered a client-first service model that emphasizes hyper-personalized, high-quality beauty interactions. The leading luxury beauty destination and Macy’s, Inc. nameplate offers a highly curated and premium product assortment across a range of categories, Bluemercury helps people discover their unique self by shining a light on what makes them wonderfully distinctive. As Bluemercury continues to evolve, it remains committed to its original intent to serve people and embrace its purpose to be the ultimate specialist in the beauty of every individual. For more information, please visitnbsp;/spana href="http://www.bluemercury.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"spanwww.bluemercury.com/span/aspan./span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstronguJob Overview/u/strong/span/p pspanWe are seeking a passionate Beauty Expert to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in enhancing our customers' beauty experiences through exceptional service, in-depth product knowledge, and expert beauty advice. As a Bluemercury Beauty Expert (BE) you drive sales and optimize customer service throughout your client interactions while building relationships. You are a beauty advocate who consistently role models a best-in-class service experience by assisting our clients and meeting their beauty needs. Your keen awareness of current trends and ability to connect with others makes you an essential colleague on the Bluemercury team./span/p pspanstronguKey Responsibilities/u/strong/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongBuild Client Relationships:/strong Build and maintain strong, personalized relationships with customers. Provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all clients, ensuring they feel valued and understood./spanspannbsp;/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongShare Your Product Expertise:/strong Possess extensive knowledge of beauty products across various categories including skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrances. Continuously update knowledge on the latest products and trends in the beauty industry./spanspannbsp;/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongCustomize Recommendations:/strong Offer tailored product recommendations based on individual client needs, preferences, and skin types. Conduct product demonstrations and provide application tips to enhance customer experience./spanspannbsp;/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongSales amp; Promotion:/strong Drive sales through effective communication of product benefits and promotions. Encourage repeat business by informing customers about loyalty programs and upcoming events./spanspannbsp;/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongSupport Inventory Management:/strong Assist in stock management, ensuring product availability, and maintaining an organized and visually appealing store environment./spanspannbsp;/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongParticipate in Educational Workshops:/strong Participate in and occasionally lead in-store beauty workshops, sharing expertise and tips with customers in a group setting./spanspannbsp;/span/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanstrongShare Feedback amp; Insights:/strong Collect customer feedback on products and services, providing insights to the management team for continuous improvement./span/p pspanstronguQualifications/u/strong/span/p ul lispanFoster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities/span/li lispanProven experience in retail, preferably in the beauty industry.nbsp;/span/li lispanStrong interpersonal and communication skills.nbsp;/span/li lispanPassion for beauty and staying updated with the latest trends and products.nbsp;/span/li lispanAbility to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings.nbsp;/span/li lispanHigh school diploma or equivalent; beauty certification is a plus.nbsp;/span/li lispanFlexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidaysnbsp;/span/li lispanSelf-motivated, stays current and supports operational excellencenbsp;/span/li lispanStrong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and share knowledgenbsp;/span/li lispanResourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing prioritiesnbsp;/span/li lispan1-2 years of direct experience is required/span/li lispanAdvanced authority and expertise in a specific brand is preferred/span/li /ul pspanstronguEssential Physical Requirements you will perform/u/strong/span/p ul lispanProlonged periods of standing/walking around the store or department/spanspannbsp;/span/li lispanProlonged exposure to fragrance and home fragrance products.nbsp;/span/li lispanFrequent use of computers, handheld electronic equipment and cash registers/spanspannbsp;/span/li lispanReaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision/spanspannbsp;/span/li lispanLifting and moving items weighing up to 25lbs./span/li /ul p style="margin-left:0in"spanstronguWhat we can offer you/u/strong/span/p ul lispanAn inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environmentnbsp;/spanspannbsp;/span/li lispanEmpowerment to perform impactful work with tangible resultsnbsp;/spanspannbsp;/span/li lispanCommission and bonus opportunities/span/li lispanMerchandise discounts and gratisnbsp;/span/li lispanPaid time off (PTO) for full time hourly employees/span/li lispanCoverage across medical, dental, vision, and 401K./span/li lispanAdvancement opportunities and mentorship to grow your career/span/li lispanEmployee Assistance Program (mental health and financial literacy resources)nbsp;/spanspannbsp;/span/li lispanColleague Resource Groups (CRGs), give-back/volunteer opportunities/spanspannbsp;/span/li /ul p style="margin-left:0in"nbsp;/p pspaniThis job description is not all inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. - including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury - nbsp;is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment./i/span/p pnbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0in"spanSTORES00/span/p