Beauty Company Professional Consultant
What is a beauty company professional consultant? There can be many different aspects to this career. Some consultants work with salons specifically on supplies. They provide exclusive professional brands to salon owners on everything on product selection, to how to display merchandise most effectively, to how to use everything. These consultants have to be knowledgeable not only about beauty products but also business management. It allows you to work with salons and more on the business side too.
Some beauty company professional consultants work with future salon owners on how to open a successful beauty salon. These consultants provide help with business plans, location choice, equipment, marketing, supply, store set-up, finances, and more. These are full-service consultants who can provide invaluable assistance to people hoping to own their own salon.
Whichever aspect you choose to pursue as a beauty company professional consultant, there are certain skills that are necessary and desirable. Companies usually prefer that you have two years of sales experience before you become a consultant who works with salons. Some companies, though, will provide training if you have less experience or if you’re sales experience is in a different field. They also like you to have a valid cosmetology license or beauty experience. This is extremely helpful when dealing with salon owners. You have to know what you’re talking about to advise clients as to the best products and ways to use them.
Other abilities that beauty company professionals should have include strong communication skills. You have to be able to anticipate salon owners’ needs and concerns, you have to be able to communicate those to your employer, and you have to report back to the owners. You are a go-between and your job is to provide excellent service to both your company and to the salons. The ability to be clear, concise, and always professional is important.
While you have to be people-oriented and able to work with a variety of personalities, you also have to be able to work independently. You may have to travel a little for your work, you need to be able to keep everything organized and moving. No matter where you are, you have to be prepared and knowledgeable about your customers.
A career as a beauty salon owner is so rewarding, but if you are interested in a change, becoming a beauty company professional consultant may be the ideal situation. You still work in the beauty industry but in a different way.