Beauty Sales Associate

Nordstrom

. Create personalized beauty experiences for customers .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeBethesda • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personalized beauty experiences, makeup application, and skincare analysis while effectively engaging customers to drive sales and build loyalty. Maintains a strong understanding of beauty trends and utilizes technology to achieve sales goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Makeup ApplicationSkincare AnalysisCustomer EngagementSales Goal AchievementBeauty Trends Knowledge

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Soft Skills

Customer ServiceEmpathyMultitaskingOrganizationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Selling ToolsSocial Media

Industry Keywords

Beauty BrandsNordstrom RewardsIn-Store EventsProduct RecommendationsCustomer Loyalty

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create personalized beauty experiences for customers
Engage customers to understand their needs and maximize sales of on-trend and luxury beauty brands
Conduct makeup applications and skincare analyses
Recommend products based on customers’ beauty goals
Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment
Set and achieve in-store and digital sales goals using selling tools, including text and social media
Book appointments and drive sales for in-store Beauty events and services
Keep the department organized, clean, and customer-ready
Maintain current knowledge of beauty trends, products, and industry information through Nordstrom and brand-partner training
Manage sales, refunds, and exchanges
Build customer loyalty by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for customer service and beauty, including trends, makeup application, and skincare
Excellent ability to connect with customers, proactively handle customer concerns and contribute to a positive team environment
Empathy and respect for all customers
Strong multitasking, organization, and follow-through skills
Drive to achieve sales goals, with interest in using networking and technology
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends
Continuous movement for 6–8 hours per shift, including frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing, and reaching
Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
Ability to handle bulky and awkwardly shaped items, including reaching for and lifting items above the head
Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays