Aveda Key Holder
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $19.40–24.30/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
About Aveda
Founded in 1978 by Horst Rechelbacher, Aveda is a pioneering prestige beauty brand rooted in the principles of Ayurveda, botanical science, and environmental responsibility. As an employer, Aveda offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led house known for high-performance hair, skin, and body care, responsible sourcing, cruelty-free innovation, and a longstanding commitment to sustainability. The brand values artistry, education, wellness, and community, fostering a culture where salon experts, retail teams, scientists, and corporate talents can grow while advancing beauty that respects people and the planet.
Aveda seeks a part-time Key Holder to support store management, coach the sales team, deliver personalized customer service, reconcile cash and open and close the store on a rotating schedule. The role offers an hourly rate of $19.40–$24.30 and may include bonus eligibility and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the store.
- Lead by example, coaching and mentoring the sales team to deliver inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service and achieve sales and customer service targets.
- Perform start- and end-of-day cash reconciliation.
- Open and close the store on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience, preferably in cosmetics.
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service.
- Retail operations experience, including cash reconciliation and opening and closing the store, is desirable.
- Previous supervisory experience, including coaching and mentoring others to achieve sales and customer service targets, is desirable.
- Ability to work retail hours, including days, nights, weekends and special events, in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software.
- Must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in the country if invited to interview.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail experience; previous retail operations and supervisory experience are desirable.
Workplace
This position is based in Skokie, Illinois, USA, within easy reach of Chicago.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19.40 to USD 24.30 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive a discretionary performance bonus, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.
Culture
Aveda fosters a purpose-driven workplace rooted in environmental responsibility, holistic well-being, and the art of plant-based beauty. As an employer, it encourages creativity, education, and collaboration, empowering teams to deliver high-touch service while advancing the brand’s mission of care for people and the planet.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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