Part-Time

Sales Associate

Part-Time, Editor, Washington, DC

Posted on 8/19/2025

Glossier

Glossier

501-1,000 employees

Direct-to-consumer skincare and makeup brand online

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced customer service operation, such as retail or hospitality environment, is preferred.
  • Prior experience, in an advisory or sales capacity, within the beauty/skincare space is preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays is required.
  • Passion for creating memorable experiences through meaningful personal interactions.
  • An advocate for all members of our community, promoting inclusion and belonging always.
  • Demonstrated ability to show empathy and understanding while still driving action.
  • Driven by operational excellence, understanding the logistics of a retail operation in order for the customer experience to be one that is operationally seamless and memorable.
  • Desire and willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in when the situation requires it.
  • A true collaborator in nature, driven by the power of teamwork, who thrives in group settings.
  • Positive, willing to learn and grow, and motivated to perform in fast-paced environments.
  • Highly adaptable with an impeccable ability to multitask.
  • Prior experience with POS (point of sale) or inventory management systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Model and coach Glossier’s customer experience principles, ensuring consistently memorable and inspiring experiences.
  • Embody our core values of Devoted to the Customer, Inclusive, Courageous, Curious, Discerning, and Results-Driven in everything you do.
  • Become an expert on the entire portfolio of products, with an active working knowledge on product basics, key benefits, application, formula, customer recommendations, and care.
  • Fulfill customer order requests in an expeditious, thoughtful, branded, and accurate manner.
  • Develop and nurture relationships with repeat customers, frequently engaging them pre and post visits (communication on promotional events, follow-up on purchases, just checking in!).
  • Master all of our customer service expectations, following our training fundamentals, becoming an exemplary Editor and advisor to new team members.
  • Monitor customer feedback, working with your store’s leadership team, to share information with key stakeholders accordingly.
  • Become a brand ambassador, fully versed in all aspects of the Glossier brand and experience!
  • Operate with optimism and joy— having fun is not only allowed, it’s encouraged!
  • Be a safety champion for all! Safely completing all work responsibilities and ensuring the work environment is free of safety hazards, immediately reporting any concerns to management when applicable.
  • Partner with store leadership to effectively communicate feedback on inventory logistics, packaging, and customer feedback regarding their physical experience with our products.
  • Serve as a product guru and an added resource for product demonstrations (e.g., to our guests and new hires, cross-training team members on new product launches), in partnership with store leadership.
  • Outstanding collaborator, able to partner with all members of the leadership and store team in the fulfillment of special projects and/or assignments.
  • Adherence to safety standards (e.g., COVID-19) as defined by the store leadership team in accordance with public health guidelines, federal, and state guidelines.
  • Restock and replenish inventory in accordance with business and operational standards by leveraging the expertise of inventory management systems, inventory reporting, and store logistics.
  • Focus on inventory accuracy, following a meticulous, yet expeditious, mindset when fulfilling customer orders.
  • Carefully receive, manage, and inspect shipment deliveries to ensure accuracy and quality, and diligently report discrepancies accordingly.
  • Active participant in visual projects (e.g., new display activations, floor moves, product launches, brand events, etc.).
  • Uphold all uniform standards, closely following presentation guidelines.
  • Become an expert in all operational procedures of the store, both front and back of house, with a focus on providing support to newly hired team members.
  • Observe strict confidentiality, particularly as it pertains to handling sensitive information (such as credit card data, customer information).
  • Skillful multitasker, able to accommodate multiple customer requests at a time without compromising service standards of excellence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Note: Glossier requires all newly-hired employees whose job responsibilities require them to work from a Glossier office or retail location or require them to travel, work in person with vendors or others or participate in creative productions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Glossier is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state or local law.

Glossier creates skincare and makeup products inspired by real life, focusing on simple, easy-to-use essentials like cleansers, moisturizers, lip balms, brow groomers, and fragrances. It sells these products directly to consumers through its website, controlling the customer experience and building a loyal online community. How it works: The products are designed for everyday routines and are marketed as straightforward solutions. Glossier uses limited edition sets and exclusive launches to drive sales, while leveraging its strong social media presence to attract and retain customers. How it differs from competitors: Glossier emphasizes real-life beauty and active customer engagement, prioritizing a direct-to-consumer model that bypasses traditional retailers to offer accessible prices and a tight brand–customer relationship. Goal: To help women look like the best version of themselves with uncomplicated, reliable beauty products and a strong online community.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$266.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fragrance category represents highest-margin revenue stream with successful Fleur launch and Paris pop-up.
  • Black Cherry collection and limited editions drive urgency and social virality on TikTok Shop.
  • New CMO Nicole Solórzano from Ouai brings marketing expertise to revitalize brand positioning.

What critics are saying

  • Sephora partnership commoditizes products alongside Rare Beauty and Fenty, eroding DTC pricing power.
  • 33% workforce layoffs and nine store closures trigger talent exodus and innovation stagnation.
  • Failed $100M funding round at sub-$1B valuation signals investor distrust and cash depletion risk.

What makes Glossier unique

  • Fragrance franchise drives highest margins, offsetting weaker makeup and skincare performance versus competitors.
  • Viral collaborations with Magnolia Bakery and Katseye capitalize on TikTok trends and Gen Z engagement.
  • Cloud Paint Plush Blush expands bestselling blush range, strengthening core product differentiation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

6%
Yahoo Finance
Apr 4th, 2026
Glossier to close 9 of 12 stores as DTC beauty brand shifts strategy

Glossier, the direct-to-consumer beauty brand founded in 2014, is closing nine of its 12 stores over the next two-and-a-half years as part of a strategic overhaul. Only locations in New York City, Los Angeles and London will remain open. The closures affect stores in Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Dallas, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and Seattle. The move comes as the company shifts from aggressive physical expansion towards a more selective, performance-driven retail strategy focused on long-term profitability. New CEO Colin Walsh, who took the helm in October 2025, has already laid off approximately one-third of Glossier's workforce and cancelled previously planned product launches. The restructuring reflects broader challenges facing DTC beauty brands, including slowing growth, rising costs and intensifying competition.

Cosmetics Business
Mar 23rd, 2026
Glossier lands Ouai's Nicole Solórzano as CMO to boost strategic overhaul.

Glossier lands Ouai's Nicole Solórzano as CMO to boost strategic overhaul. By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 23-Mar-2026 Solórzano joins the millennial-pink beauty brand from hair care brand Ouai, where she most recently served as VP of Marketing Glossier has named Nicole Solórzano CMO as the US cosmetics company undergoes a new strategic overhaul led by recently appointed CEO Colin Walsh. Solórzano joins the millennial-pink beauty brand from hair care player Ouai, where she served in several marketing positions, most recently as VP of Marketing, and before that Senior Director of Brand Marketing. Her career also includes roles at The Walt Disney Company and fashion retail giant Forever 21. Have you launched an innovative product, brand or campaign in the past 12 months? Then you could be in with a chance of winning at this year's new and improved Pure Beauty Awards 2026. Click here for more information. The news of Solórzano's appointment was confirmed to Cosmetics Business in an email and comes amid a new "leadership chapter" for the embattled beauty brand.

The Business of Fashion
Feb 11th, 2026
Glossier Lays Off More Than 50 Employees

Glossier lays off more than 50 employees. Glossier has laid off more than 50 employees across various functions, representing around one-third of its total workforce, the company confirmed to The Business of Beauty on Wednesday. The news was originally reported in Puck. In a statement, the line said the reorganisation was part of a fresh leadership chapter ushered in by new chief executive Colin Walsh, who joined the company from hair brand Ouai in Sep. 2025, replacing Kyle Leahy. "There is no version of this decision that feels easy, because behind every role is a person who has helped build the company," read the statement, adding employees were not being let go because of individual performance. One of the beauty industry's disruptive companies, Glossier soared to a $1.8 billion valuation in 2021 as it rode the crest of the direct-to-consumer wave. Its tongue-in-cheek products like the eyebrow pomade Boy Brow, $22, and perfume, You, $82, were catnip for cosmopolitan beauty shoppers. While the brand remains popular, it has faced increased competition and ceded market share to new entrants. Glossier abandoned its DTC-only model when it entered Sephora in 2023, upon realising its direct-to-consumer model was no longer financially attainable. In the statement, Glossier said it was being "reshaped" to improve agility and help it become a brand leader again. "This means smaller, more agile teams that can move with the speed of culture and allow investment where it drives the business most," it said. The 11 year-old beauty brand has seen success with its fragrance franchise - which adds a new scent, Fleur, this month - but is focused on building multiple categories to broaden its appeal.v

Global Cosmetics News
Sep 15th, 2025
Glossier appoints former P&G beauty head Colin Walsh as CEO

Glossier has named Colin Walsh as its new chief executive officer, effective October 6, following the planned departure of Kyle Leahy at year-end.

Beauty Scene
Sep 4th, 2025
Glossier Expands Cloud Paint Family with Plush Blush

Glossier unveils Cloud Paint Plush Blush, the newest member of its bestselling blush range.

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