Retail Sales Associate

tarte cosmetics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and creative work environment

Job summary

tarte cosmetics is seeking a retail sales associate in Chicago, Illinois, passionate about tarte products and committed to delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has retail experience, particularly in Sephora or Ulta, and is enthusiastic about engaging customers.

Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, assisting with merchandising, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. Position offers a collaborative work environment with competitive hours and compensation ranging from $23 to $30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales, especially in Sephora or Ulta environments.
• Ability to engage and assist customers confidently.
• Availability during peak retail hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals with a competitive spirit.
• Engage customers and build strong relationships.
• Assist in merchandising and maintaining visual displays.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Strong relationship-building skills

Customer service enthusiasm

Merchandising experience

Knowledge of apps and social media

Job description

About tarte

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ and one of the fastest-growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Founder & CEO Maureen Kelly created the brand with a mission to develop cruelty‑free, easy‑to‑use, life‑tested products packed with skin‑loving ingredients that deliver real results for everyday women. Today, tarte continues to share its “good‑for‑you glamour” philosophy with tartelettes around the world, with a presence in more than 7 countries and online shipping to over 150 countries and counting. From our New York City headquarters to our field sales teams across the U.S. and internationally, tarte is powered by passionate, driven individuals dedicated to making a difference in beauty.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? Do you want to help further tarte’s mission of creating cruelty‑free, eco‑chic cosmetics formulated with vitamins, minerals, and without the “icky” ingredients like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, and gluten? Do you strive to live a healthy, compassionate, and environmentally conscious lifestyle? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Passion for tarte products
• Retail sales experience, with expertise in Sephora and/or Ulta environments
• Strong relationship‑building and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for customer service with the ability to confidently engage and assist customers
• Merchandising and planogram experience
• Competitive spirit with a drive to achieve sales goals (SPH target: $200/hour)
• Availability during peak retail hours, including weekends and some evenings
• Own a smartphone and have a working knowledge of apps and social media

• Compensation range: $23-30/hr (Compensation range: $23-30/hr (compensation varying based on geographic location, skill level, and relevant work experience))
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.