Customer Consultant - 16 Hours - Luton Luton, East of England, England
Job description
The Body Shop
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good and that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.
The Body Shop, along with Aesop and Natura, is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Group owner Natura is Brazil's number one cosmetics manufacturer. Sustainable development has been the company's guiding principle since it was founded in 1969. In fact, this is an incredibly exciting time for The Body Shop. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up.
Diversity Statement
At The Body Shop, we firmly believe that equality is a human right and that all people should have an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and aspirations. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized. We value diversity and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are proud to have a number of different active employee inclusion networks that serve not just as catalysts for change, but also to build a spirit of diversity, equality, inclusivity, and provide safe supportive spaces for engagement and solidarity for members of these communities. The Body Shop is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please let us know in your application.
Employee Benefits
As a The Body Shop employee, you'll receive a number of benefits including:
- All team paid the current Living Wage (or higher, dependent on role)
- 50% staff discount on full priced products, 10% off Sale items
- Numerous product incentives and free items for new product launches
- Full product training provided
- Up to £100 worth of "Love Money" to use on your wellbeing and development (on completion of a successful 3 month probation period)
- Access to our Employee "Perks At Work" scheme, which includes discounts at many entertainment and leisure facilities
- Access to our Employee Benefits programme "Nourish", including Pension contributions, Cycle to Work scheme, buying and selling holiday allowance (plus much more!)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing and mental health
Your Role In A Nutshell
To support the store management team in driving sales and profit within the store through the delivery of exceptional customer service on the shop floor at all times. To demonstrate and uphold the values and vision of the company whilst ensuring adherence to company procedures & policies.
More About The Role
With over 2,000 exciting products designed to suit every customer's preference, there's a lot to choose from, so our team are on-hand to talk with customers every day. We take the time to learn our customer’s needs and recommend fantastic products that make them feel so good. We offer products that are packed with natural ingredients, many of which have been sourced ethically using Community Trade programmes - so when we advise a customer on their skincare regime, we're not just selling them an ideal, we're actually helping communities build a better life too.
As part of our dedicated team of Consultants you will offer expert advice to our customers and provide an inspirational insight into The Body Shop products and philosophy. You will get to learn the products, their origins and proactively engage with customers to experience a range that suits their preferences and lifestyle.
What We Look For
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers - customer service experience is ideal
- Ability to communicate and listen effectively
- A genuine passion for beauty and the retail industry
- This position primarily requires weekday availability and occasional weekend working
