Aesop Retail Consultant

Aesop; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aesop Retail Consultant is sought for a full-time, on-site role. You will engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them to products that match their preferences, delivering an exceptional and inclusive shopping experience.

Utilising effective selling skills and empathy, you will contribute to the store's commercial success while working collaboratively with the team in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service role.
• Strong selling skills to drive commercial outcomes.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Empathy to manage interpersonal relationships and foster inclusivity.
• Curiosity to understand diverse perspectives.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of skin care or related categories is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and guide them to products relevant to their needs.
• Welcome customers and deliver an exceptional, inclusive experience.
• Contribute to the store's commercial success through effective selling.
• Interact with customers to deepen product experiences on-site.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Skin care knowledge

Job description

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 organisation, 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.

Aesop Retail Consultant | Full Time

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.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience operating within a customer service role or environment
• Effective selling skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes
• History of successfully participating in and contributing to a team
• Demonstrated ability to utilise 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)

This position is on a full time capacity and operates an on-site working pattern.

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised 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 organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.