Make Up Artist – M.A.C

Alshaya

UAE

Ref: GP435-2236

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto in 1985 and is now part of the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. The company's reputation has grown through the tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers, and journalists around the world. People of all ages and cultures easily identify with MAC: the love of beauty, the art of decoration and self-expression, the realization of the individual and the whole-hearted passion for the craft of make-up. This is because the MAC culture manifests itself in a variety of ways: in the artistic vision of its highly skilled artists, the members of the MAC pro team; in the professional quality and brilliant shades and textures of the products; the looks MAC creates for the international runways; and in MAC stores and products, everyday MAC has expanded from its beginnings to capture trendsetter's attention with over 400 locations in over 50 countries around the world.

Customer Service, strong knowledge of product, product demonstration of cosmetics and skincare, ability to pinpoint, understand, and properly recommend products that will best suit customers needs and problems, upkeep of the retail and demonstration areas, maintaining personal appearance in a professional yet fashion forward style, strong knowledge and understanding of M-A-C's beliefs and standards, ability to easily match skin-tones and what will make the customer look and feel their best, maintain sales goals without making the customer feel obligated or pressured, merchandising, demos/events/appointments/walk-up makeovers, ability to make customer feel like a friend rather than a customer, strong ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

* Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge. * Advise customers on the latest make-up trends. * Maximise every sales opportunity by providing excellent customer service. * Maintain overall brand image through product and store presentation. * Carry out professional make-up demonstrations on customers * Drive highest possible standards of in-store visual impact

Requirements

* Previous experience in working within a multi cultural and diverse store environment. * A Make-up Diploma is an advantage * An ability to demonstrate excellent make-up selling skills. * Good knowledge of professional make-up applications. * Excellent people skills coupled with creativity, energy & enthusiasm. * English is a MUST, Arabic an advantage.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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