Seasonal Temporary Sales Assistant 2026

Lush

Maidstone

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 21,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

50% discount on Lush products and spa

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' full pay for parental leave

Financial childcare support on return

Flexible working

Job summary

Lush is seeking Seasonal Temporary Sales Assistants in Maidstone to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and drive sales during peak periods.

You’ll join a friendly team, engage customers with product knowledge, and provide pampering demonstrations while maintaining a vibrant, welcoming shop.

Qualifications

Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable in-store experiences.
Collaborate with team to meet store goals and provide top-notch service.
Maintain positive, proactive communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Be flexible with at least three available days including weekdays and weekends.
Assist customers and guide product choices to secure sales.
Conduct product demonstrations and suggest routines or services.
Support the team to hit store goals and maintain a vibrant shop floor.
Restock shelves and keep inventory organized for easy access.
Ensure the store remains clean, inviting, and well-presented.
Handle transactions with a friendly, efficient approach.
Answer customer questions and resolve issues with care and empathy.
Engage in product training to stay informed on ingredients and benefits.

Skills

Customer Experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Temporary Sales Assistant 2026

Application Deadline: 20 September 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Maidstone

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Diversity matters

We're 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!

Please refrain from using AI in your application. We're not judging your grammar in anyway.

We want to hear from your authentic self.

If AI is detected your application may automatically be rejected.

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

Days Available: We need you to be quite flexible and offer an option of at least three days that you would be available to work - inc weekdays and weekends.

Hours available: Contracts from: 4 -6 hours per week (max overtime is 20hrs per week in late November - End of December)

Application Deadline: 20/09/26

Recruitment Eve Date: Week commencing 21/09/26 (exact date tbc)

Trail Shifts: TBC

Start Date: TBC until 31/12/26 (All dates subject to change)

Key Responsibilities

You must have at least 4 days available as flexibility to work around current shifts and upcmoing seasonal expectations is essential.
Make our customers feel like VIPs with your confident, 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.

Benefits