Seasonal Sales Assistant

Lush Cosmetics; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Discount on Lush products and spa

Profit-based bonus

Complimentary spa treatment

Pension scheme

Discounted rail and bus tickets

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave pay

Enhanced paternity leave

Flexible working

Employee ownership

Community Networks

Gender affirming care

Job summary

Lush Cosmetics is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant for Bristol, Cabot Circus. The role is part-time, temporary, and paid hourly. You will welcome customers, share product knowledge, and drive sales through engaging demonstrations and samples.

Flexible shifts, a Living Wage-aligned hourly rate, and opportunities for bonuses are offered, with training to develop product knowledge and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Customer experience focus delivering 5-star service.
• Strong teamwork to achieve goals and foster growth.
• Excellent communication to keep staff informed.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and create a welcoming store environment.
• Provide personalised recommendations and product demonstrations.
• Deliver exceptional service with tailored samples.
• Help host in-store events and ensure inclusive experiences.
• Maintain a clean, visually appealing shop floor.
• Support sales targets by promoting products creatively.
• Manage stock and ensure shelves are well-stocked.
• Control store costs such as product waste.

Skills

Customer Experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Bristol - Cabot Circus

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

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!

Within Lush, we have the following Community Networks available to all employees, offering a safe space to connect through shared interests, life experiences and identity:

• Disability and Chronic Illness
• Family Support
• The Global Majority: Race & Ethnicity
• LGBTQIA+
• Menopause
• Neurodiversity

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

Hours available: 12-24 hours per week

Contract Type & End Date: Seasonal temporary, ending Sunday 3rd January 2027

Application Deadline: Sunday 8th November 2026

Group Interview Date & Time: Wednesday 11th November 11am-12pm, or Thursday 12th November 11am-12pm (invite only)

Start Date & Training: Sunday 15th November 2026 (non-negotiable)

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

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming store environment.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs, provide personalised recommendations, and offer product demonstrations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by using in-depth product knowledge and offering tailored samples.
• Assist in hosting in-store events, providing a memorable and inclusive experience for customers.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and visually appealing shop floor.
• Support the store’s sales targets by promoting products creatively and working as part of a team to exceed goals.
• Manage stock levels efficiently, ensuring shelves are well-stocked and ready for our customers to shop from.
• Actively control store costs, such as product waste, to help meet the shop’s budget.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
• Collaborate with the team to foster an inclusive, respectful working environment, contributing to the overall customer experience.
• Work on in-store and external events to leave lasting impressions on customers.

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
• Discounted rail and bus season tickets
• Employee assistance programme
• 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)*
• Enhanced paternity leave*
• There’s a big difference between "Flexible Working " (the legal minimum) and working flexibly. What that looks like varies from role to role and location to location. We actively welcome conversations about what working flexibly could mean and look like for you.
• We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
• Access to employee-led Community Networks, including Disability and Chronic Illness, Family Support, Global Majority (Race and Ethnicity), LGBTQIA+, Menopause and Neurodiversity communities.
• Tailored gender affirming care*

Qualifying period/hours required*

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