Full-Time

Store Manager

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/17/2025

Aesop

Aesop

1,001-5,000 employees

Vegan skincare, body care, fragrance maker

Compensation Overview

$68k - $72k/yr

+ 10% Monthly Bonus

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Management experience within customer service environment
  • Proven track record of effective selling skills and ability to drive commercial outcomes
  • Ability to consistently introduce Aesop products to clients through hand demonstrations
  • History of successfully leading and coaching a team, creating an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize empathy to manage interpersonal relationships
  • Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, commercial acumen and merchandising skills
  • Working knowledge of skin care and skin care industry (advantageous)
  • Knowledge of hair care, body care, fragrance and home categories (advantageous)
  • Computer literacy encompassing strong familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
  • Successful applicants will be available for a 40 hour work week, including weekends. Candidates must have flexibility to work a retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Engage, listen and guide customers to products that are relevant to them
  • Motivate and develop your team to create memorable, inclusive customer experiences that drive overall store performance
  • Responsible for budgeting, store-specific marketing, and building the store’s client base
  • Choreograph the daily activities of a team of Retail Consultants
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of skin care and skin care industry (advantageous)
  • Knowledge of hair care, body care, fragrance and home categories (advantageous)

Aesop creates skin, body, and hair care products along with fragrance and home accessories. All products are vegan and not tested on animals, and the company uses ingredients with proven safety, efficacy, and sustainability. Their formulas are designed for everyday use, using ingredients chosen for their distinctive effects on skin and hair, plus appealing fragrances. Aesop differentiates itself through a strong commitment to ethics and design: it is a B Corp certified company that actively works to reduce its environmental footprint, with operations in Melbourne and London and stores worldwide. The company blends science, design, and storytelling, and values employees who bring diverse life experience and ideas. Its goal is to balance high-quality, effective products with social responsibility and environmental stewardship while supporting the arts.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • Kansai boutique boosts conversion rates via relaxed dwell time for travelers.
  • Saatchi Gallery Sensory Patron partnership enriches cultural visitor experiences.
  • SPF50 Face Lotion expands range meeting daily high-protection skincare demand.

What critics are saying

  • L'Oréal and Lagardère partnership erodes Aesop autonomy at Kansai within 12 months.
  • Bicester Village outlet cannibalizes full-price sales across Europe in 6 months.
  • Saatchi Gallery scandals damage Aesop reputation in London within 18 months.

What makes Aesop unique

  • Aesop Kansai store integrates Noguchi lamps and paper walls for Japanese tranquility.
  • Signature sensory sinks enable texture and fragrance exploration amid airport bustle.
  • Curated totes, teas, and books create bespoke traveler sanctuary at Kansai Airport.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company News

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Mar 3rd, 2025
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In 2025, Aesop partners with Saatchi Gallery as their first Sensory Patron - enriching the visitor experience through an enlivening of the senses.

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