Seasonal Colleague

THE BODY SHOP; Livingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free product previews

Volunteer time

Community partners

Green apron

Career growth

Inclusion networks

Job summary

The Body Shop in Livingston is seeking a customer consultant to engage with shoppers, learn our ethical beauty range and inspire customers with product knowledge. You will learn the products, their origins and proactively engage customers to find a range that suits their preferences and lifestyle.

Join a brand known for its activism, cruelty-free beauty and community trade ethos, with opportunities for growth. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts require flexibility in your schedule.

Qualifications

• Interest in connecting with customers to drive engagement.
• Evening, weekend and holiday availability.
• Able to learn products and advise on vegetarian/vegan ranges.

Responsibilities

• Support store management in driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Learn our products, their origins and proactively engage with customers to find a fit for lifestyle.

Skills

Customer engagement

Evening/weekend availability

Team collaboration

Job description

The Body Shop When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

Your role in a nutshell

As part of our dedicated team of consultants you will offer advice to our customers and provide an inspirational insight into The Body Shop products and philosophy. You will get to learn the products, their origins and proactively engage with customers to experience a range that suits their preferences and lifestyle.

More about the role

• Learn and understand our products - they're packed with natural ingredients, many of which have been sourced ethically using Community Trade programmes , we're not just selling a skin care routine, we're also helping communities build a better life
• Learn our customer's needs and recommend any of our 2,000 vegetarian/vegan products that will make them feel so good
• Support the store management team in driving sales and profit within the store through the delivery of exceptional customer service

What we look for

• Interest in connecting with customers to drive customer engagement
• Open availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

What we offer

• Comprehensive onboarding in your new position
• Training hours for you & your team as needed
• A 50% discount on regular product & 30% on Gifts
• Freebies - when we launch new products, we want our Teams to be the first to fall in love with them
• Volunteer time so you can spend time with the causes that matter to you
• Ability to make connections with Community Partners to drive local activism
• (UN) Uniform- We don't believe in uniformity. We'll give you one of our famous Green Aprons and the rest is up to you, wear what makes you feel good
• Opportunities to grow within the Brand
• Encouragement & support to be exactly who you are - employees may join any/all our Inclusion & Belonging Networks at The Body Shop, including TBS Together Pride, SEEN Ethnicity, GO Far Gender & This Ability Disability Network

Talent Drivers

• Collaborative Skills
• Personal Conduct
• Commerciality
• Purpose