Avon Employer Reviews

I have been gone from Avon for years now. But back when I joined it was a great place to work. After only a year or so, with the company, they started laying off and closing locations. Everything sufered accordingly and it was a terrible place to work.

I chose when to work. I learned that if I wanted to make the sales I needed I had to get over being shy around new people.

Typical work day consists of tight deadlines, meetings and designing.
Learned to manage my time, work closely with team members and management to align with business initiatives and track profits as pertains to spread and page designs.
Hardest part of the job was juggling multiple assignments.
Most enjoyable was working with talent, i.e. models, photographers,
stylists – more... and artists and marketing colleagues. – less

Maintain and check product location to ensure merchandise is in bin, if not I will place an order and when order is filled, I will use forklift to pick up merchandise from the warehouse. I have learned how to be efficient in placing orders and maintain quality and stock levels. I work very close with management daily and communicate with coworkers about – more... product levels. The hardest part of my job is maintaining high quality levels and error free product. The most enjoyable part is working with others and able to see the good end results of doing my job daily. – less

A typical day at Avon was that i enjoyed selling the products

I think this job is exciting because I work my own hours and it gives me a sense of being on my own in the business world. I meet many people and I manage my own accounts and money. I am like my own accountant when it comes to this job. I like being able to be my own accountant and learn more about owning my own business.

I only am able to work this small time business a limited time, but still enjoy self employment

A multi-culture company with many oppurtunites for growth.
Great at cross training employees

Company is built on relationships and must embrace the Avon Values and Representatives to be successful. Values are Trust, Respect, Belief, Humility and Integrity. Avon has recently went through a management change that should help the company restore consistent growth. If you love people and helping them achieve higher levels of success you will love – more... Avon.

The Avon Representative will transform your life..... – less

Growing up with the Avon lady is one of the fondest memories I have from my childhood! It's neat to be a part of a brand that's been around forever. Love the variety of items we sell now too!

avon is a great company to work for. like that I got to make my own schedule.

The hours at Avon varied, alot of times they needed employee's to work the first shift although, my hours were 3-11:30pm I would volunteer to work any shift they asked me to. I really liked working for Avon, the inter-action with all the District and Sales Manager's. I was responsible for taking Inbound order's via pc, using an Window's-Based system, – more... Data Entry /Order Entry and Customer Service skills. I learned 10-key and from various company spondsored training classes I learned: How to diffuse anger, Professionalism, How to conduct up-sell and Survey's and How to handle Irate Customer's.At Avon, I earned an Certification and became an Certified Order Entry Specialist. The management staff and co-worker's were professional and a joy to work with.The hardest part of the job was taking your paycheck home because we got employee discount's on all of Avon product's. The most enjoyable part of the job was working for such an prestigous company, having a job and having a job that you would love to get up and go to that was productive and a fun place to work. – less

Avon is a fast-paced, high pressured environment working through the financial challenges of steady sales declines. Working through such times has provided several opportunities to force one to think outside the box.

First off, I have always loved Avon products as a customer. That's why I started selling over 2 years ago.

But as a rep?
You pay for the long distance calls with any question you have for them. There will be a lot. There's no toll free number.
You often wait for over 20 minutes to have your call answered if you can get through at all.
You pay for all – more... your bags to put your customers items in. As well as over $10 for brochures. (12 campaigns per year)
You pay the $12 shipping to get your order.
If your customer wants to return something, you get to pay that shipping cost as well.
Overall, you spend way too much on this "business". I will always love Avon products but simply cannot afford to sell them.
Both thumbs down. – less

Quality is always more important that quantity. Stay motivated and encouraging!

Fast shipments on orders, Exceeds my expectations as an AVON Representative. Able to talk to someone on the phone when help is needed. Love meeting new people and bringing more customers for the company!

A typical day at work was passing out pamphlets to future representatives, recruiting new people, adding cash, credit card and checks intake for the day. Organizing paperwork. I've learned how to sell cosmetics to people based on their needs and or wants. Management taught me a lot of tricks of the trade and how to grow in the company. My co-workers, – more... I pretty much didn't see too much of because it's an independent industry. The hardest part of the job was to make a certain amount every month and it be enough to live off of. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting a discount on all the merchandise. – less

A great company which has allowed me to grow and advance. I have learned many programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. The hardest part of my job are the hours I am currently working. I am seeking a job which allows me to have a better work/life balance. The most enjoyable part is the satisfaction I receive when effectively assisting – more... a Co-Worker or Customer. – less

I enjoyed the freedom of Avon the most,I basically was my own boss. The hardest part though about Avon is actually getting new sales/buyers.

I learned how to keep track of my invoices, this exposed me to the area of management.