Sales Assistant and Party Host

Sales Assistant and Party Host

Final date to receive applications: 19 July 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Lincoln

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

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.

• Hours available: 8 hours a week with opportunity for overtime
• Availability:
  Available 4 out of 7 days a week, including both Saturdays and Sundays is a must. You will be required to work on average 2-3 shifts per week, including evenings for parties, training and events.

• 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.

• Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Passion for delivering exceptional customer service, inspiring team positivity, creating memorable 5-star experiences.
• Teamwork:
  Foster a positive, collaborative environment, work with colleagues to achieve goals.
• Communication:
  Maintain open, respectful communication, support information flow, collaborate with manager and nearby stores.

• 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’ full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver)*
• Financial childcare support on return to work*
• Flexible working

* qualifying period & hours required