What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counter Manager | Elizabeth Street | Full Time position at Aesop?
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.
Aesop is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at Work180: Aesop - Work180 Endorsed Employer
Purpose of the Role
As a Counter Manager at Aesop David Jones, you will join the magic of Aesop’s growth as we prepare to open our new space at David Jones Elizabeth St., Sydney CBD - opening April 2025.
Counter Managers will also play a key role in driving the success and performance of your business with the support of your team and Assistant Counter Manager.
You will also be responsible for your driving your business through the various stakeholder relationships you nurture, with Aesop Senior Leaders and, David Jones management and Concession teams.
To be successful in this role, you will have a commercial mindset that will support you in identifying opportunities within your business by assessing trends and consumer behavior within your vicinity.
You will also work closely with your teams to ensure their development is being shaped with the objective of creating future leaders on our journey of growth.
What's on offered:
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 –
What We Are Looking For
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.
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.
Aesop is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at Work180: Aesop - Work180 Endorsed Employer
Purpose of the Role
As a Counter Manager at Aesop David Jones, you will join the magic of Aesop’s growth as we prepare to open our new space at David Jones Elizabeth St., Sydney CBD - opening April 2025.
Counter Managers will also play a key role in driving the success and performance of your business with the support of your team and Assistant Counter Manager.
You will also be responsible for your driving your business through the various stakeholder relationships you nurture, with Aesop Senior Leaders and, David Jones management and Concession teams.
To be successful in this role, you will have a commercial mindset that will support you in identifying opportunities within your business by assessing trends and consumer behavior within your vicinity.
You will also work closely with your teams to ensure their development is being shaped with the objective of creating future leaders on our journey of growth.
What's on offered:
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 –
- Opportunity to define your role in a New Aesop Space in the heart of Sydney CBD
- Up to 50% product discount and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
- Matched Gifting Policy - where every $ raised by employee for any registered charity will be matched by the Aesop Foundation
- Paid volunteering allowance for all employees and 24 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer
- Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance
- Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to all LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities
- Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer wellness leave options.
What We Are Looking For
- Management experience within customer, retail or hospitality service environment
- Proven track record of effective selling skills and ability to drive commercial outcomes in a retail or hospitality environment
- 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
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.
