- Junior
- Ufficio in Southampton
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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
In this role, you’ll be imperative back bone of a busy festive season. Your main focus will be on efficiently maintaining a stocked shop floor with full displays merchandised with intent, keeping on top of stock deliveries and costs of goods, as well as ensuring effective stock management back of house. Please note this job role is physically demanding and requires a lot of manual handling to keep up with the fast paced shop floor and stock needs.
You will also be trained in Tills in sales to enable you to be available for our influx of Christmas shoppers and to be support the sales team by providing 5 star till experiences at the end opf a customer's journey.
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 experiences that keep customers coming back. 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 Information
Hours available: 12 - 24 hours per week
Training: W/c 12th October
Start Date: W/c 12th October
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming store environment.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and visually appealing shop floor with fully stocked displays that reflect seasonal trends.
- Engage with customers to understand their needs, provide personalized recommendations, and offer product demonstrations.
- Deliver exceptional customer experience especially providing store values and ethics at the till for a lasting impression.
- Ensure all back of house stock areas are maintained to a high standard and in line with Health and Safety policies.
- 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 Experience
Customer Experience and Stock Handling: 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.
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)
- Flexible working
- Tailored gender affirming care*
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