Joining a direct sales company as an independent consultant is the simplest and most cost-effective way to become a cosmetics distributor. You might also be able to work as an employee for a cosmetics company. Another option is to create, buy, and sell your own cosmetics, either through an independent lab or wholesaler or making your own products.
Direct sales companies are perhaps the most common way to become a cosmetics distributor. There are numerous cosmetics companies that provide opportunities to anyone interested in starting their own company. To become a member of one of these companies, you will most likely need to purchase a kit that includes a variety of products that you can use for demonstrations.
After you purchase your kit, you will receive some form of training as well as marketing materials and instructions to get you started. You can also create your own website to accept orders online. As a direct sales cosmetics distributor, you’ll most likely host in-home demonstrations or parties with a hostess and her invited friends and family. After you’ve shown everyone the products you have to offer, they’ll be able to order the ones they want. On the sales, you will be paid a commission.
Another option for becoming a cosmetics distributor is to work for a cosmetics company directly. You’ll probably need a four-year college degree in retail marketing or something similar to do this. You will most likely try to sell products through department stores and other retailers as a direct distributor for a cosmetics company.
You can also become a cosmetics distributor purchasing or developing your own products and selling them to retailers or directly to consumers, though this is a less common route. Some cosmetic labs create new products and then sell them to cosmetics retailers who can brand them and sell them as their own. This is something you could do, or you could sell a wide range of brands from well-known retailers.
You’ll need to learn basic marketing skills regardless of which path you take. Even if you are not required to attend school, you should read books, attend seminars, and do whatever else you believe will assist you in learning the fundamentals of sales and marketing. This will help you sell whatever products you choose more effectively.