Now Hiring - Retail Sales Full-Time Retail Sales Associate in San Jose, CA

Aesop has carefully cultivated a work environment in which our employees are constantly challenged to do their best. Our company is determinedly creative, intelligent and progressive, and nurtures these qualities by employing people who share our passionate interest in design, innovation, and incisive enquiry across all fields.

Our organisational culture is entirely unique, distinguished by an uncommon blend of courtesy, cordiality and intellectual energy. We seek those who can bring a wealth of life experience and inspired ideas to our table.

In return, we provide comprehensive induction and training programmes, and encourage an inclusive culture that nurtures enduring professional relationships. We also appreciate the benefits that flow from our employees’ external pursuits.

We raise our bar high at Aesop and never lower it; this is one of the keys to our success and one of the many reasons why people wish to work here. If you would like to join Aesop, we invite you to peruse our current career opportunities.

Purpose of the role:

We currently seek a dedicated and passionate Full-Time Retail Consultant to work within our Aesop Valley Fair location in San Jose, CA. Retail Consultants function as key holders, and work intimately with the Store Manager to build relationships with customers and assist in the store’s administrative duties. The successful applicant will have flexible availability and will be required to work weekends.

Who we are looking for:

Aesop seeks astute and creative individuals who can communicate with confidence and passion. Prior experience with skin care or cosmetics is not necessary, but rather a willingness to adopt our customer service standards and enter a culture of feedback and self-development.

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous experience within retail, with products requiring specialist knowledge and demonstration-based sales techniques.
• The ability to communicate with warmth, energy and sincerity
• The capacity to learn about and sell products requiring specialist knowledge
• A genuine interest in initiating conversations and building relationships with customers
• A minimum of three days availability weekly, in addition to full availability on weekends.
• Bilingual abilities preferred but not required

Benefits of working at Aesop:

• Rate of pay: $23.00/hr
• 10% bonus earning potential
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance with fully company paid options
• 401k savings with company match without vesting period
• Generous employee discount and bi-annual complimentary products
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Starting 12 days of vacation with annual tenure increases
• 3 paid volunteer days annually
• 3 paid personal days annually
• Subscription to meditation programming through Headspace
• Subscription to mental wellness programming through Modern Health

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location