Pros
* Discount is BEST in cosmetics industry. * Amazing mission and AVEDA works hard at aligning everything to it's core beliefs. * Pay is slightly above average for retail. * Experience Centers management makes store schedules, so it allows some flexibility. * The customer base is SUPER loyal so you can pretty much sell them anything. * Since they are owned by Estée Lauder, you can easily move between other brands like Clinique, MAC, Origins, etc.
Cons
* Each experience center is 'secret shopped' twice a month. So you have to go through this ridiculous service cycle with every guest. * You have to constantly offer rituals to every guest. Meaning you have to touch every person that walks through your door. * Doesn't seem to be much growth outside of the store level. Very hard to get on district team because there are only approx 5-6 districts for the country. That's about 5-6 DM's and maybe 3-4 Edu Managers. And they have been with company on average of 10 years. So leaves very little jobs after Store Team Leader. And hard to get Team Leader positions. Most TL's in my area have been with company for 7 Years or more. They are never leaving! * Hiring process can be lengthy. * No commission on sales. There is a bonus but it's only when your store makes it's goal and it's approx 1% of your personal sales for the month.
