Retail Sales Associate

Mainerafting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Job summary

Tarte cosmetics is seeking experienced retail sales associates for part-time opportunities in Portland, Maine. The role involves assisting customers, meeting sales targets, and engaging with a dynamic team in a fun environment.

Qualified candidates will have retail sales experience, a passion for tarte products, and strong customer service skills. The position offers flexible hours and competitive compensation ranging from $23 to $30 per hour based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Retail sales experience in Sephora and/or Ulta environments.
• Ability to engage and assist customers confidently.
• Availability during peak retail hours, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting products and achieving a great shopping experience.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Participate in merchandising and maintain planograms.

Skills

Passion for tarte products

Retail sales experience

Strong relationship-building skills

Enthusiasm for customer service

Merchandising and planogram experience

Competitive spirit

Tools

Smartphone and social media apps

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

tarte cosmetics is seeking experienced retail sales associates for part‑time opportunities in select geographic markets.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.