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Summer Sales Assistant/Party HostApplication Deadline:30 April 2025 Department:Retail Employment Type:Part Time Location:Southampton Reporting To:Abi Boyce - Manager (she/they), Izzy Butler - Trainee (She/they) Compensation:£12.60 / hourDescriptionLush Southampton are looking for Summer Superstars to join our Sales team over the wonderful warm months to create magic and memorable experiences with all of our visitors!These are temporary positions between May - September.Must have full weekend availability. Please note that whilst we appreciate AI can help those who have English as a second language, we don't mind spelling or grammar mistakes at all - we just want your application to be authentically you!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, leaving the world Lusher than we found it both in our actions and the experiences we provide for staff and customers.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 that create shop floor magic, 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 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 InformationHours available:12 - 20 hours per week (weekend availability is essential)Application Deadline:Midnight on Wednesday the 30th of April 2025Interview Date:w/c 5th of May 2025 Start Date:ASAP! Key ResponsibilitiesGreet customers warmly and create a welcoming store environment. Engage with customers to understand their needs, provide personalized recommendations using in-depth product knowledge, and actively listen to their voice. Create magic and wonder through in-store services and on-skin product demonstrations. 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.Skills and ExperienceCustomer 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 through on-skin product demonstrations and shop floor magic. 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.BenefitsHoliday 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) Financial childcare support on return to work* Flexible working *qualifying period & hours requiredWe believe that your information is yours and that it is Lush's responsibility to process your personal information in a secure, fair, and accurate manner. Every individual processed by LUSH has certain rights over their data, which are detailed in ourPrivacy Notice here . #J-18808-Ljbffr