Retail Consultant | Aesop Short Hills | Contract

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 organization, 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.

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

Ability to consistently introduce Aesop products to clients through hand demonstrations

History of successfully participating in and contributing to a team

Demonstrated ability to utilize 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 part time and operates an on-site working pattern. Successful candidates will have a minimum of three days availability weekly, in addition to full availability on weekends.

What’s on offer

We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs.

Employee benefits include -

Pay rate of $21 / hr

Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognized 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 organization.

We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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