Retail Consultant | Saks 5th Ave | Part Time
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
Thus we need to decide which sections to include. The posting includes:
- Intro about Aesop (company description) – could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is generic heading for role description; but we have "Purpose of the Role". Could map to "About the role". Or we could have separate sections: "Purpose of the Role", "Responsibilities" (The Role in Action), "Requirements" (What you will bring), "Benefits" (What’s on offer). Also maybe "Skills" not needed.
We must not create sections with filler. So we need to include sections for which we have real content.
We have:
- Purpose of the Role: paragraph about Retail Consultant, connecting authentically, etc.
- The Role in Action: broken into subcategories with percentages: Drive Personal Performance (40%), Customer Experience (40%), Commit to Learning & Development (10%), Execute Retail Essentials (10%). Each has bullet-like sentences.
- What you will bring: list of qualifications/experience.
- What’s on offer: hourly rate $21.50, Monthly Incentive Program, Access to Company Perks, Learning & Development Opportunities, Employee Resource Groups Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs.
Also there is company intro about Aesop and L'Oréal; could be included as a brief "About the company" but not in the list of headings given. The instructions only gave examples of headings but not limited to those; we can use other headings if appropriate? It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings where applicable. But we could also use other headings if needed? Probably better to stick to those.
Thus we can map:
- About the role: could include the company intro and purpose of the role? But "About the role" maybe should be description of the role, not company. However we have "Purpose of the Role". Could treat that as About the role.
- Responsibilities: The Role in Action (Drive Personal Performance, Customer Experience, Commit to Learning & Development, Execute Retail Essentials). Could be responsibilities.
- Requirements: What you will bring (experience, skills, etc.)
- Benefits: What’s on offer (hourly rate, incentive, perks, learning, wellness). Also Pay could be separate but we have hourly rate; we could include Pay section with hourly rate, but instructions say never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state hourly rate, so we could have Pay section. However we also have Benefits section for other perks. Could combine Pay and Benefits? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Pay and Benefits into a Benefits section that includes hourly rate and other perks. But they gave separate examples; but we can decide.
We also have Schedule: not mentioned except flexible scheduling availability, capacity to work 3 full days per week with at least one guaranteed weekend day. That's schedule info. So we could have Schedule section.
Thus we could have sections: About the role (purpose), Responsibilities (role in action), Requirements (what you will bring), Benefits (what’s on offer + hourly rate), Schedule (flexible scheduling). That seems reasonable.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove EEO boilerplate etc. The posting includes a paragraph about diversity and accommodation at the end. That's EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate; we should remove it. Also the line "Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace..." is also EEO encouragement; remove. Also the accommodation request lines; remove.
Also remove duplicated lines? Not seeing duplicates.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
At Aesop, we believe in cultivating exceptional experiences, and as our Retail Consultant, you are at the heart of it, introducing and selling our products through genuine and personalized conversations. We seek individuals whose passion for our brand and its unique values drives them to connect authentically, master the art of storytelling, and deliver unparalleled experiences. If you are customer-focused, commercially driven, eager to contribute to a dynamic retail environment, and committed to personal growth, we invite you to join us!
Responsibilities
- Drive Personal Performance (40%) – Actively contribute to store goals by understanding and driving key performance indicators (KPIs); agree and action a personalized SMART monthly commercial plan with their Store Manager in which targets are broken down into weekly and daily goals; utilize data and insights to continuously optimize performance and identify opportunities for growth; share innovative ideas to enhance traffic, conversion, and customer loyalty.
- Customer Experience (40%) – The master of storytelling, connect with customers and understand their needs and projecting products into their world; craft the exceptional and personalized customer journey with Aesop’s unique approach, from a warm welcome and genuine engagement to thoughtful product demonstrations and regimen building; confidently lead customers to the sink/fragrance area with their hands, body and words and demonstrates recommended products on the customer’s hand; ensure a memorable departure and build lasting relationship, through attentive service, offer full regimens to provided samples and conclude the interaction with a warm invitation to return; embody Aesop's values in all actions, seeking support for continuous improvement.
- Commit to Learning & Development (10%) – Proactively complete your retail induction and ongoing learning pathways (Methodos); prioritize practicing and refining your customer experience capabilities, especially during quieter periods; attend and apply learning from all product and campaign training, sharing your expertise with colleagues; actively seek feedback and coaching to develop your knowledge, skills, and career within Aesop.
- Execute Retail Essentials (10%) – Adhere to Aesop’s grooming guidelines and uphold our retail standards, ensuring the "five senses" experience is consistently delivered; diligently complete stock, inventory, and store presentation tasks.
Requirements
- Experience successfully working as part of a customer-focused team, ideally within retail or hospitality, with a keen eye for detail in selling and delivering tailored experiences.
- A merchant mindset, both customer-focused and commercially driven.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in tactile product demonstrations.
- A deep passion for selling premium products and an excitement for Aesop's offerings, including skincare and fragrance.
- Flexible scheduling availability, including the capacity to work 3 full days per week with at least one guaranteed weekend day.
- Physical Environment: Must be able to work on the sales floor for extended periods, walk up and down a flight of stairs and/or ladder as necessary, and lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
Benefits
- Hourly rate $21.50
- Monthly Incentive Program - eligible for Monthly Incentive Program based on sales performance for the month
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
We could also include Schedule section but we already included flexible scheduling in Requirements; maybe better to move schedule to its own section. However we already used flexible scheduling in Requirements; but we could keep it there. The instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Having schedule as separate may be thin; but we have schedule info only one line. Could incorporate into Requirements or Benefits? Probably better to keep in Requirements as it's a requirement. So fine.
We must ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO. We removed those paragraphs.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: The paragraph starting "Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace." removed. Also the accommodation request lines removed. Also the EEO statement about equal opportunity employer removed. Also the line "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment." removed.
We kept the company intro about Aesop and L'Oréal? Actually we omitted that in About the role section; we only used purpose of the role. Should we include company description? It's substantive info about Aesop and L'Oréal. Could be included in About the role or maybe a separate "About the company" but not in list. The instructions didn't forbid adding other headings, but they gave examples. Might be safe to include a brief "About the company" paragraph before About the role? But they said use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't say we cannot add other headings, but to be safe we could incorporate company description into About the role section as a preamble. However About the role is supposed to be about the role, not company. But we can include both: first a paragraph about Aesop/L'Oréal, then purpose of the role. That still fits under About the role heading? Might be okay.
Let's adjust About the role to include both company description and purpose.
Thus:
About the role
Aēsop® For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. Since 2023, Aesop has been part of the L'Oréal Groupe, founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller and is home to 37 global brands including Kiehl’s, Lancôme, SkinCeuticals, Nyx, YSL and L'Oréal Paris; presenting wide-ranging opportunities for long-term career growth. 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
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Thus we need to decide which sections to include. The posting includes: - Intro about Aesop (company description) – could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is generic heading for role description; but we have "Purpose of the Role". Could map to "About the role". Or we could have separate sections: "Purpose of the Role", "Responsibilities" (The Role in Action), "Requirements" (What you will bring), "Benefits" (What’s on offer). Also maybe "Skills" not needed. We must not create sections with filler. So we need to include sections for which we have real content. We have: - Purpose of the Role: paragraph about Retail Consultant, connecting authentically, etc. - The Role in Action: broken into subcategories with percentages: Drive Personal Performance (40%), Customer Experience (40%), Commit to Learning & Development (10%), Execute Retail Essentials (10%). Each has bullet-like sentences. - What you will bring: list of qualifications/experience. - What’s on offer: hourly rate $21.50, Monthly Incentive Program, Access to Company Perks, Learning & Development Opportunities, Employee Resource Groups Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs. Also there is company intro about Aesop and L'Oréal; could be included as a brief "About the company" but not in the list of headings given. The instructions only gave examples of headings but not limited to those; we can use other headings if appropriate? It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings where applicable. But we could also use other headings if needed? Probably better to stick to those.
Thus we can map:
- About the role: could include the company intro and purpose of the role? But "About the role" maybe should be description of the role, not company. However we have "Purpose of the Role". Could treat that as About the role.
- Responsibilities: The Role in Action (Drive Personal Performance, Customer Experience, Commit to Learning & Development, Execute Retail Essentials). Could be responsibilities.
- Requirements: What you will bring (experience, skills, etc.)
- Benefits: What’s on offer (hourly rate, incentive, perks, learning, wellness). Also Pay could be separate but we have hourly rate; we could include Pay section with hourly rate, but instructions say never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state hourly rate, so we could have Pay section. However we also have Benefits section for other perks. Could combine Pay and Benefits? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Pay and Benefits into a Benefits section that includes hourly rate and other perks. But they gave separate examples; but we can decide.
We also have Schedule: not mentioned except flexible scheduling availability, capacity to work 3 full days per week with at least one guaranteed weekend day. That's schedule info. So we could have Schedule section.
Thus we could have sections: About the role (purpose), Responsibilities (role in action), Requirements (what you will bring), Benefits (what’s on offer + hourly rate), Schedule (flexible scheduling). That seems reasonable.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove EEO boilerplate etc. The posting includes a paragraph about diversity and accommodation at the end. That's EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate; we should remove it. Also the line "Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace..." is also EEO encouragement; remove. Also the accommodation request lines; remove.
Also remove duplicated lines? Not seeing duplicates.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
At Aesop, we believe in cultivating exceptional experiences, and as our Retail Consultant, you are at the heart of it, introducing and selling our products through genuine and personalized conversations. We seek individuals whose passion for our brand and its unique values drives them to connect authentically, master the art of storytelling, and deliver unparalleled experiences. If you are customer-focused, commercially driven, eager to contribute to a dynamic retail environment, and committed to personal growth, we invite you to join us!
Responsibilities
- Drive Personal Performance (40%) – Actively contribute to store goals by understanding and driving key performance indicators (KPIs); agree and action a personalized SMART monthly commercial plan with their Store Manager in which targets are broken down into weekly and daily goals; utilize data and insights to continuously optimize performance and identify opportunities for growth; share innovative ideas to enhance traffic, conversion, and customer loyalty.
- Customer Experience (40%) – The master of storytelling, connect with customers and understand their needs and projecting products into their world; craft the exceptional and personalized customer journey with Aesop’s unique approach, from a warm welcome and genuine engagement to thoughtful product demonstrations and regimen building; confidently lead customers to the sink/fragrance area with their hands, body and words and demonstrates recommended products on the customer’s hand; ensure a memorable departure and build lasting relationship, through attentive service, offer full regimens to provided samples and conclude the interaction with a warm invitation to return; embody Aesop's values in all actions, seeking support for continuous improvement.
- Commit to Learning & Development (10%) – Proactively complete your retail induction and ongoing learning pathways (Methodos); prioritize practicing and refining your customer experience capabilities, especially during quieter periods; attend and apply learning from all product and campaign training, sharing your expertise with colleagues; actively seek feedback and coaching to develop your knowledge, skills, and career within Aesop.
- Execute Retail Essentials (10%) – Adhere to Aesop’s grooming guidelines and uphold our retail standards, ensuring the "five senses" experience is consistently delivered; diligently complete stock, inventory, and store presentation tasks.
Requirements
- Experience successfully working as part of a customer-focused team, ideally within retail or hospitality, with a keen eye for detail in selling and delivering tailored experiences.
- A merchant mindset, both customer-focused and commercially driven.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in tactile product demonstrations.
- A deep passion for selling premium products and an excitement for Aesop's offerings, including skincare and fragrance.
- Flexible scheduling availability, including the capacity to work 3 full days per week with at least one guaranteed weekend day.
- Physical Environment: Must be able to work on the sales floor for extended periods, walk up and down a flight of stairs and/or ladder as necessary, and lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
Benefits
- Hourly rate $21.50
- Monthly Incentive Program - eligible for Monthly Incentive Program based on sales performance for the month
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't say we cannot add other headings, but to be safe we could incorporate company description into About the role section as a preamble. However About the role is supposed to be about the role, not company. But we can include both: first a paragraph about Aesop/L'Oréal, then purpose of the role. That still fits under About the role heading? Might be okay.
Let's adjust About the role to include both company description and purpose.
Thus:
About the role
Aēsop® For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. Since 2023, Aesop has been part of the L'Oréal Groupe, founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller and is home to 37 global brands including Kiehl’s, Lancôme, SkinCeuticals, Nyx, YSL and L'Oréal Paris; presenting wide-ranging opportunities for long-term career growth. 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