Retail Sales Associate

tarte cosmetics; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and collaborative work environment

Job summary

tarte cosmetics in Tuscaloosa is seeking passionate retail professionals to promote their high-performance natural products. Candidates should have retail experience, preferably in Sephora or Ulta, and excel in customer service.

The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to engage customers confidently, and availability during peak retail hours. Compensation ranges from $23-30 per hour based on experience and location, all within a friendly and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Retail sales experience, preferably in Sephora or Ulta environments.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage and assist customers confidently.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and promote tarte products actively.
• Assist with merchandising and maintain planogram standards.
• Achieve sales goals in line with company targets.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Strong relationship-building skills

Customer service enthusiasm

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Smartphone and social media knowledge

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.