Brand Ambassador

 Brand Ambassador

Part-Time Contractor

Cheekbone Beauty was founded in Canada in 2016 by Jennifer Harper. It is the first Indigenous-owned and founded colour cosmetics brand, on a mission to help every Indigenous person on the planet see and feel their enormous value while creating sustainable colour cosmetics that do not end up in a landfill.

Our Indigenous roots are woven into every aspect of our business.

Position Overview

Cheekbone Beauty is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Brand Ambassador to support our Sales & Education team across select Sephora Canada locations in the Greater Toronto Area.

As a Brand Ambassador, you will represent Cheekbone Beauty in-store, build relationships with Sephora teams, educate customers and Beauty Advisors on our products and brand story, and help drive sales within your territory.

This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor opportunity averaging approximately 6 hours per week, with additional hours available for ad hoc events, activations and pop-ups.

The Brand Ambassador will generally visit two Sephora locations per week for approximately three hours per visit, rotating across eight locations within the GTA.

As a Brand Ambassador, You Will:

• Build lasting relationships with Sephora store teams and leadership.
• Educate Sephora Beauty Advisors on Cheekbone Beauty products, brand story and sales techniques.
• Engage with customers as a Cheekbone Beauty brand expert.
• Provide interactive product demonstrations and personalized product recommendations.
• Drive in-store sales and support territory sales goals.
• Coach and educate in a variety of store environments, including one-on-one and group settings.
• Ensure Cheekbone Beauty merchandising and product displays meet brand standards.
• Monitor product inventory, identify low-stock or merchandising concerns, and communicate issues to the Cheekbone Beauty team.
• Support special promotions, launches, events, activations and pop-ups as required.
• Provide feedback and observations following store visits.
• Leave a positive and lasting impression with customers and store teams after every visit.

Territory

This position supports eight Sephora locations across the Greater Toronto Area:

• Toronto Eaton Centre
• Sherway Gardens
• Bloor Street
• Yorkdale
• Dufferin Mall
• Yonge & Eglinton
• Vaughan Mills
• Square One

The successful contractor will be responsible for arranging and covering their own transportation and travel between assigned locations.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in beauty, cosmetics and the Cheekbone Beauty brand.
• Previous experience in beauty, cosmetics, retail, sales, education, brand representation or another customer-facing environment is an asset.
• Makeup artistry experience is preferred and considered a strong asset, but is not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage customers and store teams.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with store-level personnel and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, self-directed and comfortable working independently.
• Ability to use a smartphone and maintain open communication through email, video calls, phone calls and text messages.
• Ability to spend the majority of a store visit standing and walking.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds.
• Ability to maintain a committed schedule while remaining adaptable to the needs of the business, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.
• Ability to reliably travel between assigned Sephora locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Schedule & Commitment

• Approximately 6 hours per week on average.
• Typically 2 store visits per week, approximately 3 hours per visit.
• Rotating coverage across 8 Sephora locations.
• Additional hours may be available for events, activations, pop-ups, launches and other business needs.
• Training and education will be provided.

This position offers an exciting and flexible opportunity to drive education and sales for an Indigenous cosmetics company within Sephora Canada while representing a brand committed to creating meaningful change within the beauty industry.

Cheekbone Beauty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All opportunities are determined on the basis of qualifications, experience and business need.

Thank you for your interest in joining our organization and for taking the time to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. Please let us know if you require any specific accommodations. 

This job posting has been crafted with the assistance of AI technology, ensuring clarity and alignment with our organization's goals and values.