Seasonal Retail Consultant | Aesop Gansevoort | Part Time

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. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society. Since 2023, Aesop has been part of the L'Oreal Groupe, founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller and is home to 37 global brands including Kiehl's, Lancome, SkinCeuticals, Nyx, YSL and L'Oreal Paris; presenting wide-ranging opportunities for long-term career growth. Role purpose As a Seasonal 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. This is a contract position with an end date of January 16, 2027. Candidates must be available between November 1- January 16, 2027, vacation will not be accommodated during this time. Full availability will be required during specific weekend dates. 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) A minimum of three days availability weekly, in addition to full availability on weekends. This position operates an on-site working pattern. 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 $21.50 Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [email protected]. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr L'Oreal USA, Inc