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Job Survey: Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

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Company: Mary Kay
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
Major job responsibilities including the following to successfully run a Independent MK business. Be able to select your own hours to operate, purchase starter kit and inventory, make business calls to customers, make appointments, sell product at retail price, make deliveries, and bookkeeping.
Job Requirements
Anyone can join Mary Kay through those who are already working a Mary Kay business and are building a team. You decide when you want to move up the career path and the company promotes you when you meet the requirements.
Uppers
Being independent and my own boss! Great tax benefits, girlfriend time, and being able to put God first, family second and career third (this is the Mary Kay philosophy).
Downers
Finding new leads but it is really easy to do.
Lifestyle
You choose your own hours, and travel frequently in your area to hold classes but gas mileage is tax deductable. We also travel to career conference and seminar but is a tax write off and is optional. Business dress is required at Mary Kay functions and is recommended while holding skin care classes to look profesional.
Compensation
We buy product at wholesale from the company at 50% off the retail. We make a 50% profit but keep all the money from sales. It is recommend that we use 50% to restock inventory but is not mandatory. We also get commission checks if we choose to build a team and become an Independent Sales Director.
Advice to Jobseekers
Don't be afraid to be outgoing! A no won't change your situation. This is such a great career opportunity, and it will work if you work.

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