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Lush North America

Assistant Manager - Fox River

Lush North America, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914

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Overview Position:

Assistant Manager

Hours:

40 Weekly

What we offer

A fun and funky store atmosphere where individualism is encouraged

A 50% discount off all products

An unconventional retail structure to support entrepreneurial spirit

The opportunity for growth as Lush promotes from within

About Lush North America Lush North America has been creating fresh and handmade cosmetics for the past 20 years, keeping customers’ bathtubs and showers a little more magical through our retail shops across Canada and the US. We are dedicated to fair trade sourcing, supporting sustainable communities, and giving back through our Charity Pot Program.

Responsibilities Sales & Customer Experience

Customer Service: collaborate with your team on plans to exceed daily sales goals and ensure a unique and inclusive customer experience that makes every visitor feel welcome and meets their needs.

Building the Brand: educate customers and staff on brand values and our positions on Fighting Animal Testing, Freshest Cosmetics, Ethical Buying, 100% Vegetarian, Handmade, and Naked Packaging in the shop and through community engagement.

Product Passion: increase product knowledge through ongoing learning and provide informed recommendations.

Driving Sales: understand metrics, budgets, and reports and influence performance on the floor to drive profitable results.

Team Leadership

Lead Fearlessly: support the team on the sales floor, answer questions, remove obstacles, problem solve, and motivate to meet sales goals

Grow Talent: develop yourself, seek feedback, and coach the team to improve skills and performance

Be Real: provide feedback and adapt to the needs of the business

Live with Purpose: inspire and connect the team to brand values

Recruitment and Selection: assist staffing by networking, recruiting, hiring, and succession planning

Staff Development: collaborate on plans to improve engagement, retention, performance, and DEIB practices

Operational Excellence

Policies and Procedures: support the manager to maintain compliance with opening/closing, product integrity, respectful workplace, health and safety, and daily communication

Stock and Inventory: train the inventory team to follow fresh standards and rotation rules and manage ordering within budget

Visuals and Merchandising: ensure a clean, attractive work environment aligned with merchandising standards

Scheduling, Time and Attendance: ensure appropriate staffing at peak times and accurate breaks and meals for wellbeing and payroll accuracy

Qualifications Required:

1-3 years managing or supervising in a retail environment

Excellent listening and communication skills

Excellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Strong customer service, supervisory and sales skills

Knowledge and interest in skincare, natural beauty and ethical business

Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends

Preferred:

Experience with consultation-based customer service models

Ability to train staff through positive coaching and feedback

Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite; adaptable to other systems

Basic HR skills in hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management

Experience in cross-cultural collaboration and DEIB training

Fluency in Spanish, French or other languages

Equal Opportunity

Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, ability, and other characteristics protected by law.

Note : This listing reflects current openings and does not guarantee the availability of a role at any time.

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