Seasonal Retail Consultant | Portland | Part Time For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organization, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.
Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.
We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Role Purpose As a Retail Consultant, you embody our desire to engage, listen, and guide customers to products that are relevant to them. You will welcome customers into our spaces and through intentional interactions deepen the way our products are experienced. In demonstrating products that address customer needs you will deliver an exceptional, inclusive customer experience that contributes to our overall commercial success.
The successful applicant will have flexible availability and will be required to work weekends.
This is a contract position with an end date of January 17, 2025. Applicants will be considered for vacancies at Aesop NW 23rd and Aesop West End. Candidates must be available between November 1–January 17, 2025; vacation will not be accommodated during this time. What We Are Looking For Experience operating within a customer service role or environment. Effective selling skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes. Ability to consistently introduce Aesop products to clients through hand demonstrations. History of successfully participating in and contributing to a team. Demonstrated ability to utilize empathy to manage interpersonal relationships and contribute to a positive and inclusive experience for all. Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of skin care and skin care industry (advantageous). Knowledge of hair care, body care, fragrance and home categories (advantageous). A minimum of three days availability weekly, in addition to full availability on weekends. What's On Offer We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs.
Employee Benefits Include: Pay rate of $19.00/hr. Generous employee discount. Subscription to meditation programming through Headspace. Subscription to mental wellness programming through Modern Health. Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognized and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organization. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
About Us Aesop was established in Melbourne in 1987. Our objective has always been to formulate skin, hair and body care products of the finest quality; we investigate widely to source plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients, and use only those with a proven record of safety and efficacy. In each of our unique stores, informed consultants are pleased to introduce our range and to guide your selections. Alongside our commercial activities, we explore and support the arts as an avenue through which to inspire, learn and communicate. We are headquartered in Melbourne, and have offices and stores in many parts of the world, including New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
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