Seasonal Sales Assistants + Party Hosts

LUSH; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Living wage

Job summary

Lush Southampton is recruiting for the 2026 Christmas Sales team to join us at our busiest and best time of the retail year. You will greet customers, share product knowledge, and deliver personalised recommendations while running engaging demonstrations and helping with in-store events.

Roles offer 12–32 hours per week with full weekend availability, including Boxing Day/Christmas Eve. We pay the Living Wage in the UK and support training and development, with opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to thrive in a busy retail environment.
• Willingness to participate in in-store events and demos.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming store environment.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and offer personalized recommendations.
• Deliver exceptional service using in-depth product knowledge and tailored samples.

Skills

Customer experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Lush Southampton are hiring their 2026 Christmas Sales team to join us at our busiest and best time of the retail year!

Do you love creating meaningful connections with customers? Are you keen to get hands on with product and perform magical experiences? Do you thrive in a busy environment and are receptive to team feedback? This is the job for you!

Contracts available between 12 - 32 hours per week based on availability.

Must have full weekend availability and able to work Boxing Day/Christmas Eve.

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.

Want to see where a career at Lush could take you? Head over here to explore real stories of growth and development across the business.

Key Information

• Hours available: 12-32 hours per week
• Application Deadline: Monday 21st September at Midnight
• Phone Interviews: Ongoing from 14th of September
• Interview Date: Ongoing from 21st of September
• Training: W/C 28th September
• Start Date: w/c 28th September (or notice period allowing)

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.