Store Manager | Aesop Bath, Somerset | 12 Month FTC

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 organisation, 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. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Role purpose

As the Store Manager of Aesop Bath, you will embody our desire to engage, listen and guide customers to products that are relevant to them, while motivating and developing your team to create memorable, inclusive customer experiences through passionate and focused leadership, driving overall store performance.

Working on-site, including some weekend working, you will be responsible for building the store's client base, budgeting, store-specific marketing as well as choreographing the daily activities of a team of Retail Consultants. The successful candidate will be a skilled professional, able to grace this role with diligence, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Management experience within a customer service environment
• Proven track record of effective selling skills, with the ability to drive commercial outcomes
• History of successfully leading and coaching a team, creating an inclusive and psychologically-safe work environment
• Demonstrated ability to utilise 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
  
  

This position operates a full-time, onsite working pattern, 40 hours per week for a fixed term of 12 months.

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 -

• Up to 50% product discount and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
• Cycle to work scheme
• Summer wellness leave options and paid volunteering allowance for all employees
• In-house Product and Core skills training
• Competitive bonus opportunity based on personal performance and commission opportunity based on Store performance
• Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to employee assistance programmes and complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app
• Matched Gifting Policy - where every £ raised by employee for any registered charity will be matched by the Aesop Foundation
  
  

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation.