Lush Handmade Cosmetics

Retail

AssistantManager

$30–30k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Assistant Manager at Lush Handmade Cosmetics. Skills: Sales, Staff development, Operational excellence, Customer experience. Support sales growth. Coach team members”

What You'll Achieve.

Exceed sales goals

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Critical thinking; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible hours, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1-3 years managing retail, Excellent listening skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent analytical skills, Excellent critical thinking skills, Excellent troubleshooting skills, Excellent organization skills, Excellent time management skills, Customer service skills, Supervisory skills, Sales skills, Knowledge of skincare, Knowledge of natural beauty, Knowledge of ethical business, Ability to work flexible hours

Nice to Have

Experience with consultation-based customer service, Ability to develop staff, Ability to train staff, Proficient in excel, Proficient in Microsoft suite, Adaptable to other systems, Basic HR skills, Experience in cross cultural collaboration, DEIB training, Social justice training, Fluency in Spanish, Fluency in French, Fluency in other languages

What You'll Do.

Build peer relationships

Build customer relationships

Connect team to brand values

Support shop staffing

Network for recruitment

Succession plan staff

Create staff development plans

Execute staff development plans

Improve staff engagement

Improve staff retention

Improve staff performance

Support DEIB practices

Ensure shop compliance

Ensure staff practice company standards

Manage opening procedures

Manage closing procedures

Maintain product integrity

Maintain respectful workplace

Maintain health and safety

Facilitate daily communication

Abide by fresh standards

Abide by rotation rules

Ensure right products

Manage allocated budget

Identify team development needs

Maintain clean work environment

Maintain beautiful work environment

Follow merchandising standards

Follow design standards

Provide consistent customer experience

Ensure right staff numbers

Ensure right skill levels

Schedule staff at peak times

Ensure staff wellbeing

Ensure payroll accuracy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Manager; Collaborate with Manager; Work with team; Collaborate with team

Communication Scope

Listening; Communication

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