Lush Handmade Cosmetics
TemporaryAssistantManager
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“Temporary Assistant Manager at Lush Handmade Cosmetics. Skills: Sales, Team leadership, Retail operations. Support shop manager. Pick up manager duties”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceed sales goals
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Critical thinking skills; Troubleshooting skills
Flexible hours, Holidays, Evenings, Weekends
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 experience, Social justice training experience, Fluency in Spanish, Fluency in French, Fluency in other languages
What You'll Do.
Pick up manager duties
Support customer experience
Support staff experience
Support shop operational excellence
Provide feedback to leaders
Adapt to business needs
Motivate team members
Build peer relationships
Build customer relationships
Connect team to brand values
Support shop staffing
Network within markets
Succession plan staff
Collaborate on 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
Conduct daily communication
Abide by fresh standards
Abide by rotation rules
Ensure product availability
Identify team development needs
Maintain work environment
Follow merchandising standards
Follow design standards
Provide consistent customer experience
Ensure adequate staff scheduling
Schedule staff with right skill levels
Schedule staff at peak times
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with leaders; Engage team at every level; Build peer relationships; Build customer relationships; Collaborate with manager; Work with inventory team
Communication Scope
Listening; Communication
Full Job Description
Position: Temporary Assistant Manager Hours: 40 Weekly Contract Dates: 07/20/2026 - 04/11/2027 (subject to change) Interview Plan Ever wondered what it’s like behind the bubbles? #lushcareers Lush North America has been creating fresh and handmade cosmetics for the past 20 years- keeping our customers’ bathtubs and showers a little more magical through our retail shops across Canada and the US. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference. We Offer: A fun and funky store atmosphere where individualism is encouraged A 50% discount off all our products to keep you smelling and feeling fresh An unconventional retail structure to support your entrepreneurial spirit The opportunity for growth as Lush loves to promote from within Assistant Manager As Assistant Manager, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business interactions with customers, fellow staff and operations: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose. The ASM supports the Shop Manager as needed in all business areas and as delegated by their Retailer; as second-in-command, the ASM will pick up Manager duties as required to support a strong customer experience, staff experience, shop operational excellence, and exceeding sales goals. Responsibilities: Sales and supporting the growth of your team through coaching and leading by example. Be Real: with your needs and feedback for your team and leaders and adaptable to the needs of the business as required Live with Purpose: engage your team at every level of your business to ensure they are inspired, motivated and building strong peer and customer relationships and are connected to the brand values Recruitment and Selection: Support the staffing of your shop with top-performing staff by working actively within your markets to network, recruit, hire and succession plan. Staf
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