Seasonal Sales Assistant

Lush Handmade Cosmetics; Chichester; On-site; GBP 1,529,000 - 2,177,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

50% discount on Lush products and spa

Profit-based bonus

Pension scheme

Paid day off for birthday

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Lush Handmade Cosmetics in Chichester is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant to join our busy festive team. You will greet customers, share product knowledge, and provide tailored recommendations while contributing to a positive store atmosphere.

The role offers part-time hours with a living wage-inspired rate, opportunities for bonuses, and training to grow your skills in a fast-paced retail environment. Flexible weekend and weekday shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales or customer-facing role.
• Availability for weekend work and at least two weekdays.
• Willingness to participate in training and trials.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and provide a friendly shopping experience.
• Demonstrate products and hand out samples to customers.
• Help drive sales and hit store targets during shifts.
• Maintain stock and keep the shop floor tidy and inviting.
• Assist with events and seasonal displays.
• Handle transactions with a smile and resolve customer questions.

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant

Application Deadline: 11 October 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Chichester

Compensation: GBP 13.45 / hour

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 at least one weekend day availability and at least 2 days during the week.

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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

In this role, you'll be the face of the store, welcoming customers and providing a fun, engaging shopping experience. You'll use your product knowledge to offer personalised recommendations, perform product demonstrations, and hand out tailored samples. Working closely with your team, you'll help drive sales, exceed targets, and create memorable in-store events that keep customers coming back. You'll also manage stock, ensure the shop floor looks its best, and adapt displays to seasonal trends. With flexible shifts, a competitive hourly rate based on the Living Wage, and opportunities for bonuses, you'll be well-supported through training and development to grow your skills.

Key Information

• *Must be available to work either Christmas eve or boxing day*
• *Must be available to work at least one weekend day throughout contract*
• *Must be available for training dates listed below*
• *Candidates must be available for at least one group interview and trial shift date*

Hours available: 8 hours per week (2 x 4 hour shifts)

Application Deadline: 11/10/16

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Group Interview Dates

Monday 20th October 10.30am - 12 pm

Friday 23rd October 10 am- 11.30 am

Trial Shifts

Saturday 24th October - Saturday 31th October

Training

Week commencing 3rd November onwards

Start Date

From Monday 3rd November

End Date

31/12/26

ACCESSIBILITY

Lush Chichester has a step from the street directly onto the shop floor, for step free access we have a ramp to use. The main staff room, stock room, party room and toilets are accessed via flights of stairs only. For any individual accessibility questions please email the shop directly- [e-mail]

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.
• A willingness to providing the ultimate pamper, with skin contact product demos, every shift.
• 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.
• Becoming an excellent party host, making sure our customers have an extra special big day. You'll make this fun whilst creating an inclusive environment. This will include hosting birthday parties, special events and seasonal kids workshops.
• 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.

Benefits

• Holiday allowance
• 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
• Profit-based bonus
• Complimentary spa treatment*
• Pension scheme
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted rail and bus season tickets
• Employee assistance programme
• 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)
• Flexible working
• Tailored gender affirming care*

*qualifying period/hours required

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