Seasonal Sales Assistant + Party Host

Lush; Bridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on Lush products and spa

Profit-based bonus

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Lush in Canterbury is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant + Party Host to warmly welcome customers, provide engaging shopping experiences, and share product knowledge. You’ll drive sales, participate in in-store events, and help maintain a vibrant, well-stocked shop that reflects our brand values.

Join a company committed to fair pay and ethical practices while enjoying flexible hours and opportunities for performance-based bonuses during our busy season.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great customer experiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and create a welcoming store environment.
• Offer personalized recommendations and product demonstrations.
• Deliver exceptional service using product knowledge and samples.
• Help host in-store events and maintain an attractive shop floor.
• Assist with stock management and seasonal displays.
• Support sales targets through creative product promotion.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Sales Assistant + Party Host

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Canterbury

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!

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: 8-hour contract with lots of overtime oppurtunities as we approach our busiest season.

Application Deadline: Sunday 27th September 2026

Group Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Trial Shift Dates: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026

Training: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026

Start Date: From Monday 12th October 2026 (Variable start dates)

Using AI to help you apply? AI can be a helpful tool, but we want to hear from you about your real experiences, your thoughts and what makes you, you! Don’t worry about perfect spelling or grammar; it won’t affect the outcome of your application. We’d much rather hear your genuine answers in your own words, so please don’t use AI to write or rework your responses.

Must have weekend availability and two weeks of Christmas available as this is our busiest time of year.

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 personalized 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
• 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)*
• 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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