Job Description
Skincare Education Sales Specialist (New York, NY)
Location: New York, New York
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, field-based across New York City and New Jersey
Pay/Compensation: $30.00 per hour
About the Role
A premium skincare brand is hiring 2 Skincare Education Sales Specialists to drive sales growth and expand its presence in major beauty retailers across New York City and New Jersey. You will train store associates, run product demonstrations and coach selling skills. This field-based role reports to the National Field Manager.
Assignment Details
- Contract assignment, 6 months with possible extension
- Work setting: field-based (local travel within about 50 miles of Manhattan)
- Openings: 2
- Anticipated start: November 1, 2026
Core Responsibilities
- Monitor sales performance across Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Macy's locations and identify opportunities to grow sales
- Train store associates on skincare products, benefits and effective selling techniques
- Deliver customer-facing product demonstrations and organize in-store events and promotions
- Build strong relationships with store managers, retail associates and brand representatives
- Coach associates on customer service, product recommendations and sales techniques
- Maintain accurate daily, monthly and seasonal sales reports against sales goals
- Stay informed on retail trends and customer preferences
Required Qualifications
- Experience in retail sales of skincare, beauty or cosmetics
- Experience training retail staff and delivering product education or demonstrations
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
- Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license
- Comfortable traveling regularly between retail locations across New York City and New Jersey
- Ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching associates to improve sales performance
- Experience running in-store events
- Beauty advisor background
- Strong reporting and sales tracking skills
- Familiarity with Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Macy's retail environments
Work Environment
- Field-based with no fixed office location
- Visits to retail stores throughout New York City and New Jersey, ideally within a 50-mile radius of Manhattan
- One-way mileage from home to the store and parking expenses are reimbursed, subject to policy
- Regular weekday hours
Who Thrives Here
- Energetic educators who enjoy teaching product knowledge
- Self-directed people who manage their own territory
- Relationship builders who connect with store teams
- Sales-minded coaches who raise team results
Benefits & Pay
- Pay: $30.00 per hour
- Pay plus eligible mileage and parking reimbursement
- Contract employment through The Employee Connect
- Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
- Fast, simple application and interview process
- Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end
Screening Questions
- Do you have retail skincare, beauty or cosmetics sales experience?
- Do you have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license?
- Are you comfortable traveling across New York City and New Jersey?
How to Apply
Apply today with your current resume. A recruiter from The Employee Connect will review your background, contact qualified candidates quickly, and walk you through next steps, including interviews, onboarding requirements and your start date. Please include your most recent experience, any licenses or certifications, and your availability so we can match you quickly.
