Sales Assistant - Christmas Seasonal Temp

LUSH; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run cosmetics company is seeking Sales Assistants for the festive season in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidates will showcase outstanding customer service and teamwork while engaging customers with product knowledge. A flexible schedule is required, with a focus on customer satisfaction and a positive retail environment.

Benefits

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work in a team and support colleagues.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make customers feel valued with a friendly approach.
• Help customers choose the right products.
• Maintain a clean and inviting store.

Skills

Customer experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the busy festive season. Our ideal candidate would have experience in retail sales or similar skills in a customer-facing role, with flexibility to work both during the week and at the weekends.

We would ideally be looking for individuals with full weekend availability and at least 3 days fully flexible during the week.

Notice about the use of AI in applications:
We do check every single application for answers that have been AI generated throughout the applications that we receive. If we find that an application or answer is AI generated, then we are much more likely to reject that application altogether.

Diversity Matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It's what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.

We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are

You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there's more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.

The Living Wage Foundation's statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what's inside that counts - whether that's an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

The Role

Sales Assistants are the heartbeat of our business, consistently delivering outstanding customer service year-round. We're seeking individuals who are not just passionate and motivated but also enthusiastic about showcasing our beautiful products. As an excellent team player, you'll actively engage in giving and receiving feedback, contributing to the growth of our collective skills.

You'll go beyond the basics by asking insightful questions to understand each customer's needs, and showcasing our products through captivating demonstrations. Support their purchasing decisions by confirming interest through thoughtful questions and securing sales. Your role includes offering shop tours with intelligent link sales, crafting personalized routines, and providing pampering sit-down consultations, including decadent hand and arm massages as part of your daily routine.

Through in-depth training on our products and ingredients, you'll become a Lush Ambassador, embodying our ethics and values to our customers. Your crucial role will help create the ultimate experience for our guests, ensuring we offer the best service on the high street!

Key Information

Hours available: Contract Offered dependant on Availabilty

Application Deadline: 05/09/2025

Trial Shifts Commence: 06/09/2025



Start Date: From 08/09/2025

*Seasonal Contracts End once Christmas has finished*

Key Responsibilities

• Make our customers feel like VIPs with your friendly and helpful approach, ensuring they leave with smiles and a great impression of your shop.
• Become a pro on our products, helping customers make perfect choices, and sharing your great knowledge on what makes each product right for them.
• Team up with your colleagues to hit store goals, keep the shop floor fun, and deliver top-notch service together.
• Get creative with displays and keep our store looking fabulous, using this as a way to help our customers find the right products while they're shopping.
• Help keep our inventory in check by restocking shelves, making sure everything is in its place, and ensuring our products are always ready for their close-up.
• Keep our store sparkling clean and inviting, creating a space that adds to our customers' shopping joy.
• Handle transactions with a smile, and make sure every purchase is the perfect way to end a shopping experience.
• Be the go-to for customer questions, resolve issues, and make sure our customers are genuinely cared for.
• Dive into training sessions with excitement, soaking up knowledge to grow both personally and professionally.

Skills and Experience

Customer Experience: Embrace a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service, inspiring your team to radiate positivity and create memorable 5-star experiences. Our stores are designed to be havens of kindness, aiming to make every customer's day unforgettable. As a Sales Assistant, your vibrant role significantly contributes to infusing this warmth into every customer interaction.

Teamwork: Fill the shop floor with positivity, teaming up with your colleagues to achieve goals and cultivate a work environment that nurtures continuous team growth. Your role as a Sales Assistant revolves around making teamwork an instinctive and joyful experience.

Communication: Great communication should be part of your daily routine, ensuring information effortlessly circulates throughout the store. Foster collaboration with colleagues, your manager, and nearby stores by keeping communication open and respectful. As a Sales Assistant, your knack for maintaining a positive and approachable communication flow contributes uniquely to the team's success on the shop floor.