Cosmetic Consultant – Dis-Chem Toti Centre
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Cosmetic Consultant
Location: Toti Centre, Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: FMCG / Retail Sales
Application Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a passionate, customer-focused, and sales-driven Cosmetic Consultant to join its Toti Centre store in Amanzimtoti. This permanent opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys the beauty industry, loves helping customers, and has a passion for skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care products.
As a Cosmetic Consultant, you will be responsible for promoting and selling a wide range of cosmetic and beauty products while delivering exceptional customer service. You will assist customers in selecting products that suit their needs, perform product demonstrations and makeovers, support promotional campaigns, and contribute towards achieving department and brand sales targets.
The successful candidate will also ensure that cosmetic displays remain attractive, stock is well managed, and promotions are executed effectively. Working closely with customers every day, you will become a trusted advisor by sharing product knowledge and helping shoppers make informed purchasing decisions.
If you are enthusiastic about beauty, confident in sales, and enjoy interacting with people, this is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding retail career with one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy and health retail brands.
Key Responsibilities
As a Cosmetic Consultant, your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver outstanding customer service at all times.
- Promote and sell cosmetic, skincare, fragrance, and beauty products.
- Conduct product demonstrations and makeovers.
- Participate in spray promotions and in-store beauty events.
- Assist customers in choosing products suited to their needs.
- Build strong customer relationships and encourage repeat business.
- Achieve department, brand, and vendor sales targets.
- Maintain attractive cosmetic displays and merchandising standards.
- Monitor stock levels and report damaged, expired, or low stock.
- Ensure proper stock rotation according to company procedures.
- Stay informed about new beauty products, brands, and industry trends.
- Manage salon appointments where required.
- Escalate unresolved customer complaints to management.
- Follow Dis-Chem policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
- Support promotional campaigns and brand activations.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Previous retail experience as a Sales Consultant.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability and willingness to work retail hours.
Advantageous Requirements
The following will be beneficial:
- Experience in cosmetics, beauty products, or fragrances.
- Previous promotional or sales training.
- Product knowledge within the beauty industry.
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Stock management experience.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong sales ability.
- Passion for cosmetics and beauty products.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong command of spoken and written English.
- Ability to work towards sales targets.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of stock reports and sales calculations.
- Ability to work according to schedules.
- Professional appearance and presentation.
- Confidence in interacting with customers.
Special Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be willing to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.
- Have a valid South African driver’s licence.
- Have reliable transport.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have clear criminal and credit records.
Benefits
Successful candidates may receive:
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account benefits.
- Career development opportunities within Dis-Chem.
Why Join Dis-Chem?
Dis-Chem is one of South Africa’s leading health, beauty, and pharmacy retailers, offering employees the opportunity to grow within a respected national brand. Cosmetic Consultants receive valuable exposure to leading international and local beauty brands while developing professional sales, customer service, and product consultation skills.
Employees work in a supportive retail environment that encourages continuous learning, personal growth, and career progression. If you are passionate about helping customers look and feel their best while building a successful career in beauty retail, Dis-Chem offers an excellent platform to achieve your goals.
Location
This permanent opportunity is based at Dis-Chem Toti Centre, Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal.
Why You Should Apply
If you have a passion for beauty, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a sales environment, this opportunity is ideal for you. Whether you already have experience selling cosmetics or have a retail sales background and want to specialise in the beauty industry, Dis-Chem provides the training, support, and career opportunities needed to help you succeed. Apply before the 15 July 2026 closing date to become part of one of South Africa’s leading beauty and pharmacy retailers.
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