At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome customers and create a fun shopping experience while driving sales.
- Company: Join Lush, a family-run, ethical cosmetics brand known for its innovative products.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off products, holiday allowance, and a profit-based bonus.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values kindness and creativity in customer service.
- Qualifications: Passion for customer service and teamwork; great communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
Department: Retail
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Edinburgh (Spa Store)
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Key Information
- Hours available: We have various contracts available dependant upon your availability to work. We normally like to have a minimum weekly contract of 18hrs.
- Start Date: September - 31st December 2026
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.
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.
- 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.
- Communication: Great communication should be part of your daily routine, ensuring information effortlessly circulates throughout the store.
Benefits
- Holiday 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)*
- Enhanced paternity leave*
We actively welcome conversations about what working flexibly could mean and look like for you. We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
Sales Assistant (Seasonal) employer: Lush Cosmetics
Lush is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people and the planet, offering a vibrant work culture in Poole where creativity and collaboration thrive. As a part-time Forecasting Operations Coordinator, you'll enjoy generous benefits including 25 days of holiday, enhanced parental leave, and a 50% discount on products, all while contributing to a company that champions ethical practices and employee ownership. With a commitment to personal growth and a supportive environment, Lush is dedicated to fostering a workplace where every voice is celebrated and valued.
