Store Assistant Manager - Lead & Grow Sales

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% product discount

Growth opportunities

Unconventional retail structure

Fun store atmosphere

Job summary

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Temporary Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and coach a passionate team. You’ll promote our ethical and eco-friendly values, manage shift coverage, and help drive store performance while upholding Lush’s leadership practices.

As second-in-command to the Shop Manager, you’ll support staffing, training, and brand storytelling, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and a strong focus

Qualifications

• 1–3 years managing or supervising in a retail environment.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong customer service, supervisory and sales skills.
• Knowledge and interest in skincare, natural beauty and ethical business.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: collaborate with your team on plans to exceed daily sales goals and provide an inclusive customer experience.
• Build the Brand: educate customers and staff on our brand values and ethical commitments.
• Product Passion: deepen product knowledge and make informed recommendations.
• Driving Sales: apply business acumen to improve store metrics and profitability.
• Lead Fearlessly: support the team on the sales floor and motivate them to meet goals.
• Grow Talent: develop team through coaching and feedback and promote growth.
• Be Real: communicate needs and feedback openly and adapt to business needs.
• Live with Purpose: engage the team and connect them to brand values.
• Recruitment and Selection: assist staffing and succession planning.
• Staff Development: collaborate on plans to improve engagement and performance.

Skills

Retail supervision

Excellent listening

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Skincare knowledge

Flexible hours

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Temporary Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and coach a passionate team. You’ll promote our ethical and eco-friendly values, manage shift coverage, and help drive store performance while upholding Lush’s leadership practices.

As second-in-command to the Shop Manager, you’ll support staffing, training, and brand storytelling, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and a strong focus