Temporary Assistant Manager — Leadership & Growth

Lush; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discount

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Employee engagement

Job summary

Lush is seeking a Temporary Assistant Manager for Lakeside Shopping Center in New Orleans to lead customer experience, sales and store operations. You will support the Shop Manager, cover duties when needed, and help drive profitability while upholding Lush’s leadership practices and ethical standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, brand integrity, and delivering a best-in-class guest experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Local operations and scheduling are key responsibilities.

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: exceed daily sales goals and create a welcoming, inclusive experience for every visitor.
• Brand education: communicate our values on ethical sourcing and natural cosmetics in-store and in the community.
• Product knowledge: continuously learn and recommend products to meet customer needs.
• Driving sales: understand budgets, metrics and reports to drive profitable results.
• Lead Fearlessly: support the team on the shop floor and resolve obstacles.
• Grow Talent: develop team through coaching and feedback to elevate skills.
• Be Real: communicate needs and feedback openly and adapt to business needs.
• Live with Purpose: inspire the team and strengthen peer and customer relationships with the brand values.
• Recruitment: assist staffing with market recruitment and succession planning.
• Staff Development: collaborate on plans to improve engagement and performance, embracing DEIB.

Skills

Retail management

Listening skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Skincare knowledge

Flexibility in hours

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lush is seeking a Temporary Assistant Manager for Lakeside Shopping Center in New Orleans to lead customer experience, sales and store operations. You will support the Shop Manager, cover duties when needed, and help drive profitability while upholding Lush’s leadership practices and ethical standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, brand integrity, and delivering a best-in-class guest experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Local operations and scheduling are key responsibilities.