Valentino Make Up Artist, Selfridges London (37.5 Hours)

Embrace your power. At Valentino Beauty, we believe that beauty is a celebration of individuality, a canvas for expressing your dreams and rewriting the rules. We empower every individual to embrace their unique story and boldly express their authentic self. Driven by a passion for couture, colour, and celebrating diverse perspectives, we offer a world of vibrant products and transformative experiences, inviting everyone to join our community of dreamers. Join us in shaping the future of beauty, where inclusivity and self-expression reign supreme, and become a part of a brand that celebrates the individuality of every person.

Who we are looking for:

• A Beauty Guru: You're passionate about all things beauty and love sharing your expertise! You're a pro at giving personalised advice and helping people find the perfect products that make them feel empowered.
• A Connection Creator: You're a natural at building authentic relationships and making people feel comfortable. You love chatting with customers, learning about their unique style, and helping them create a beauty routine that expresses who they are.
• A Trendsetter: Being active on social media, you're always on top of the latest beauty and wellness trends. You know how to connect with people both online and in person, being able to build a community around your passion for beauty.
• A Go-Getter: You're driven, ambitious, and love a challenge. You're excited to create innovative in-store experiences and achieve amazing results.
• A Brand Ambassador: You're a true believer in Valentino’s mission and values. You're passionate about our iconic brand and can't wait to represent them.

What you will be doing:

• Elevating Customer Experience
• Embodying Brand Excellence: Act as a Valentino brand ambassador, providing a luxurious customer experience through personalised service and merchandising standards.
• Staying Trend-Forward: Maintain a strong understanding of the latest makeup, skincare, and wellness trends to provide expert advice and personalised recommendations.
• Delivering the Valentino Experience: Consistently execute the Valentino Beauty service model, ensuring a premium and personalised experience for every customer.
• Product Expertise and Storytelling: Confidently demonstrate products, immerse customers into Valentino’s heritage, and offer tailored product knowledge, tips, and techniques to meet customer needs.
• Driving Retail Performance
• Achieving Sales Targets: Consistently achieve individual and counter sales goals as agreed with your line manager.
• Building Client Relationships: Proactively build authentic relationships with customers, both in-store and through digital channels, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
• Promoting Events and Activities: Inform new and existing customers about upcoming in-store events, promotions, and brand activations.
• Creating Engaging Experiences: Design and execute innovative, engaging events and animations that drive customer interest and excitement for Valentino Beauty.
• Brand Advocacy: Passionately represent Valentino Beauty and share your expertise on internal and external social media platforms, adhering to company guidelines.
• Operational Excellence
• Teamwork and Training: Actively participate in team efforts and complete all required training programs to maintain up-to-date product knowledge and brand expertise.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Diligently complete daily and weekly administrative tasks, both online and offline, using designated platforms (Tamigo /One Retail).
• Maintaining Counter Standards: Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and inviting counter environment.

Support and Development – Invest in Your Future with L'Oréal Luxe

We're committed to your growth and development. Here's how we'll support you every step of the way:

• Comprehensive Onboarding: Kickstart your journey with a dynamic blend of in-person and online modules during your first three months, covering everything you need to know about our brands and culture. From day one, you'll become an integral part of the L’oreal Luxe community.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from ongoing training and mentorship with your Area Manager, Education Manager, and peers, developing your expertise in service excellence, retail best practices, skincare, makeup, and fragrance.
• Immersive Brand Experience: Connect with the wider Be Luxe Community at our stunning head office in White City, London, for an immersive training induction that will deepen your understanding of our brands and values.
• Exclusive Product Previews: Get hands‑on with the latest innovations and trendsetting products at regular training events, staying ahead of the curve.
• On‑Demand Learning Resources: Access our internal platform for self‑directed learning, expanding your knowledge and building valuable relationships.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Collaborate with your Counter Manager, Area Manager, and Education team to chart your career path and unlock your full potential within L'Oréal Luxe.

Benefits and Rewards – Be Rewarded, Be Valued, Be L'Oréal

Join L'Oréal Luxe and enjoy a comprehensive rewards package designed to recognize your contributions and support your well‑being:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive salary and a rewarding commission scheme that allows you to directly benefit from your success.
• Exclusive Product Perks: Enjoy access to an incredible selection of products from over 35 renowned L'Oréal brands at our exclusive staff shop.
• 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 through our L'Oréal for the Future initiatives.

At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.