Temporary Sales Assistant

LUSH PRESTON ARE LOOKING FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TEAM!
Please have a good read through all the details below. Weve popped in lots of really important information about the role what to expect and who were looking for so you can make sure it sounds like the perfect match for you.

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Who we are
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb but theres 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 Foundations statement a hard days work deserves a fair days 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 whats inside that counts - whether thats an ingredient in a product or the minerals in a smartphone.

The role
In this role youll be the face of the store welcoming customers and providing a fun engaging shopping experience. Youll use your product knowledge to offer personalised recommendations perform pampering and engaging product demonstrations and hand out tailored samples. Working closely with your team youll help drive sales exceed targets and create memorable in-store events that keep customers coming back.

With flexible shifts a competitive hourly rate based on the Living Wage and opportunities for bonuses youll be well-supported through training and development to grow your skills.

KEY INFORMATION

Hours available: 8 hours per week initially with opportunity for more hours after initial training (2-3 weeks)

Application Deadline: 28th August 2026

Interview Dates: 8th 9th 11th 13th 15th 16th 18th or 20th September (day time and evening slots available).

Shop floor trial shifts: 19th 25th 26th 27th September 2nd 3rd 4th October (morning and afternoon slots available)

Start Date: w/c 5th October 2026
End Date: 3rd Jan 2027

Number of positions available: 6-8
There is potential for a small number of positions to become permanent at the conclusion of the contract though this cannot be guaranteed.

Availability required:
- You must be available 3 days of the week including at least one weekend day.
- You must be available to work in Preston up until at least 30th December 2026.
- All members of staff must be available to work either Christmas Eve or Boxing Day

Minimum age:
You must be at least 16 years of age as of 31st August 2026 to be eligible for the role. No upper limit of course!

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Diversity matters
We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. Its 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!



THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Application deadline: 28th August 2026
Response by: 4th September end of day. You may hear from us before this date. We will not be able to respond to any application follow ups until after this date has passed due to the volume of applications we receive.

Next stage: In person group interview
What to expect: The group interviews will take place on the shop floor either during quiet open hours or after hours and and last 1-1.5 hours. During the interview there will be a number of activities based around getting to know you a little more and getting hands on with product demonstrations. More information will be provided in interview invites but the activities will include pampering demonstrations such as cleansing and applying face masks on faces (other attendees or staff). Dont worry if you havent done it before we will give you the info you need.

Final stage: shop floor trial
What to expect: The shop floor trials last around 1-1.5 hours. We invite you to join us as a member of staff on shop floor and put into practise product demonstrations you picked up during your interview as well as others we will show you on the day. As Christmas is our busiest time of year were looking for team mates who are happy to hit the ground running get stuck in on the shop floor and have fun with our products and our customers getting the products onto customers skin.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Lush Preston has step-free access from the street directly onto the shop floor. The main staff room stock room and toilet are accessed via 2 flights of stairs only. There is a toilet available to use in Starbucks 2 units away. For any individual accessibility questions please email the shop directly-

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As explained above a key part of the role is demonstrating products on customers skin including hands arms faces and head/scalp. We will need members of staff who are confident to do this (with training provided of course). We understand that there may be factors such as religion/culture which may influence which customers you are comfortable to demonstrate on. We are able to accommodate this we just ask that you let us know ahead of time by emailing so we can discuss this directly with you.

A people person: For us this isnt just jargon- we really mean it! Our customers are at the heart of what we do and demonstrating our beautiful products is our favourite way to do this role engaging visitors with product demonstrations will be key and the best way to learn is to get stuck in. One minute we can be entertaining a group of visitors with a spectacular bubbly bath demonstration the next we are slowing down delivering a pampering experience to a visitor who needs a rest taking time to get to know them and applying our beautiful skincare to their face while they sit back and relax. We are looking for people who are excited to create these wonderful experiences for all our guests.

Customer 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 customers day unforgettable. As a Sales Assistant your vibrant role significantly contributes to infusing this warmth into every customer interaction.

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: We work hard to maintain open and honest communication across our team. We are looking for team members who can communicate in this way to maintain a healthy working environment for our team.

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