Overview

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.

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
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• 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
• Working knowledge of skin care and skin care industry (advantageous)
• Knowledge of hair care, body care, fragrance and home categories (advantageous)

We are in search of Full Time and Part Time retail consultants. Applicants will be considered across our London stores and the successful applicants will have flexible availability and be open to location.

What’s On Offer

• Up to 50% product discount and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
• Cycle to work scheme
• Summer wellness leave options and paid volunteering allowance for all employees
• In-house Product and Core skills training
• Competitive bonus opportunity based on personal performance and commission opportunity based on Store performance
• Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to employee assistance programmes and complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app
• Matched Gifting Policy - where every £ raised by employee for any registered charity will be matched by the Aesop Foundation

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Advertising Services