Avon Employer Reviews

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.

It was a good experience for me, it helped me learned to save money and manage it. It was a little hard at some stage because most of my customers weren't around and so i started having less customers. above all, i had a good time.

The job was very relaxed; something I could do in spare time, whilst I was home from University and something I could build customer relations with.

The pay was reasonable for the Job i was doing, and the management was perfect. I have constant support from my team leader and enjoyed the job thoroughly.

The most testing tasks I encountered, was managing – more... orders whilst sitting exams.

Although it was a tough job, you worked for every penny you earned. A commission based job which allowed me to manage the weight of the job.

I would return to the job if I weren't to go into direct employment straight after University, – less

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!

I , Myself found this job hard because i was only working under a commission which was something i was not happy with as i was in need of weekly income. I find myself being hard working and confident in all tasks i do and hope to be ale to find something better for me to do.

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

what i like about avon is that it has good products to sell, some are useful and some are not. They organize events that are really cool and also give awards n rewards.

what i dislike about the company is that every month you have 2 find people and get them to buy products but we dont get paid enough eg. sell $200 worth product and get paid $20 - $30 – more... per month. – 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.

Duties included collecting and processing order on behalf of all my avon customers on a monthly basis.

I went out into my community and identified customers to sell Avon products. I distributed my products and allowed my customers to sample new products. I also went to division meetings to learn about the new products in order to teach my sales group how to use and sell those products.

I learned that I was a leader and that I really liked people.

Management – more... was wonderful.

The co-workers were very nice ladies.

The hardest part of this job was not being able to accept the assistant manager position I was offered.

The most enjoyable part of this job was the rewards for having high sells and helping people feel better about themselves. – less

It was a blur working for avon. i can say that it was fair even tho most orders never showed or took too long to show i think that avon is for someone who loves to sale or want to began their own business that is a great practice start.

Team work is appreciated. Students value your contribution. Management can be inconsistant. Politics is a problem.