Armani Beauty National Make up Artist, UK in London

Location: UK. The successful applicant will need to be in London 3 days per week.

L'Oréal Group, the world's leading beauty company, where passion, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With over a century of expertise, L'Oréal has redefined the beauty industry, offering a diverse portfolio of iconic brands that inspire and empower millions of consumers worldwide.

Armani Beauty is looking for a National Makeup Artist. The retail landscape is changing more rapidly than ever, with shopper habits shifting to trend-led, now demanding authenticity and experience over brand and product. We are looking for engaging individuals to join us on the journey of change and navigate the future of retail by delivering impactful training.

Representing Armani, you will be the National face of the brand's Artistry & Makeup category, bringing to life our heritage and values in store, whilst developing partnerships to drive retail business within our key retailers and store teams. You will also be a key partner in building Advocacy and working with Influencers. Your mission is to inspire our customers to drive engagement, loyalty, and performance of the brand.

Joining us, you will demonstrate genuine excitement and enthusiasm for people and luxury retail, with our mission to drive loyalty and memorable customer experiences. You ooze passion for Make-up and keep up-to-date with current trends and application techniques to motivate and inspire our fast-paced retail teams to drive results and build a connection and love for your brand.

You will be a driven self-starter who creates a real buzz with the retail teams on store visits, whilst being service and experience led. Your creative flair and innovative event ideas will come to life in planning and executing in-store events, with the business goal to drive retail targets. Your passion for influencing people will come to play when leading from the front, sharing best practices with exceptional events.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will deliver Masterclasses in flagship stores and at brand events (both consumer-facing as well as press, media, influencers) to various size groups.
• You will deliver retail through activity and can seamlessly switch on impromptu sessions when pre-booked activity is cancelled or under-subscribed.
• You will have the ability to influence stakeholders and be results-oriented, engaging in the delivery to drive growth and master retail excellence.
• You will collaborate with Education teams to develop Artistry skills for the brand, through classroom & digital education, as well as in-store coaching.
• You will be a genuine Brand Ambassador, confidently leading the animation and coaching for retailer engagement whilst bringing our brands to life.
• You will be responsible for growing our retail business through achieving business metrics and incremental growth.
• Following brand guidelines, you will create videos and content for both education and social media.
• Cultivate a strong online presence through a branded Instagram handle, creating engaging content that reflects current social media trends, expands your network, and professionally represents the brand.
• You will regularly work with the Advocacy & Influence team, as well as brand teams on key launches and projects.
• Driving CRM & Data capture at all events/store visits to increase customer loyalty.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the Regional Artistry Team (dotted line reporting).

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 3 years Retail experience.
• Highly skilled in make-up artistry.
• Proven track record of driving retail results, providing exceptional customer service.
• Proven track record of regularly setting up, promoting, and executing successful face-to-face and virtual masterclass events.
• Flexible approach to availability in line with the needs of the business.
• Comfortable with travelling and occasional overnight stays.
• Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities.

Deliverables/Outcomes:

• Achievement of Event Targets.
• Contribute to driving Retail Performance in the region.
• Exceptional consumer experience.
• Social/Content creation.

Key Skills:

• High level Artistry.
• Retail Acumen.
• People Engagement.
• Coaching.
• Events.
• Digital/Social.

Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive salary and a rewarding commission scheme.
• Exclusive Product Perks: Enjoy access to an incredible selection of products from over 35 renowned L'Oréal brands.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge and refresh with 30 days of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Take advantage of discounted dental insurance and access additional support resources for mental health and financial well-being.
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the L'Oréal Luxe experience and earn bonuses by referring talented individuals to join our team.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Be a part of something bigger. Join a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the world.

At L'Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and their contributions are valued.