Assistant Manager - Houston Galleria at Lush Cosmetics

Houston, Texas, United States

Lush Cosmetics Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, CosmeticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bring Lush’s Leadership Practices (Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, Live with Purpose) into business interactions with customers, staff, and operations
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of metrics, budgets, and reports
  • Depth of product knowledge through constant learning
  • Ability to support Shop Manager in all business areas and pick up Manager duties as required
  • Skills in coaching, leading by example, problem-solving, and motivating teams
  • Capability to network, recruit, hire, and succession plan
  • Adaptability to business needs and commitment to personal development through feedback and performance assessment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team on plans to exceed daily sales goals and ensure unique, inclusive customer experience
  • Educate customers and staff on brand values (Fighting Animal Testing, Freshest Cosmetics, Ethical Buying, 100% Vegetarian, Handmade, Naked Packaging) via shop, community engagement, and traffic-driving initiatives
  • Make informed product recommendations for every need
  • Demonstrate behaviors on the sales floor to impact metrics, budgets, reports, and deliver profitable results
  • Be present on sales floor to support team, answer questions, remove obstacles, problem-solve, and motivate to meet sales goals
  • Own personal development, assess performance, seek feedback, and support team growth through coaching and leading by example
  • Provide real feedback to team and leaders, adapting to business needs
  • Engage team to inspire, motivate, build relationships, and connect to brand values
  • Support staffing through networking, recruiting, hiring, and succession planning
  • Collaborate with Manager on staff engagement, retention, performance, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging practices
  • Support Manager to maintain compliance with policies/procedures for opening/closing, product integrity, respectful workplace, health/safety, and daily communication
  • Support training of inventory team on fresh standards, rotation rules, and manage ordering for right products in right amounts

Skills

Customer Service
Sales
Team Leadership
Retail Operations
Brand Education
Store Management

Lush Cosmetics

Handmade cosmetics with ethical sourcing practices

About Lush Cosmetics

Lush produces and sells handmade cosmetics, including skincare, haircare, and bath products. Their products are designed to be effective while also being environmentally friendly, with a focus on ethical sourcing and cruelty-free practices. Lush offers unique items like "The Greeench Deodorant" and "Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar," and is known for its "naked" products that come without packaging to reduce plastic waste. Unlike many competitors, Lush emphasizes direct-to-consumer sales through its website and physical stores, and actively engages with customers through community activities and campaigns. The company's goal is to provide high-quality, natural beauty products while promoting sustainability and ethical practices.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
1-10Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Employee Discounts

Risks

Collaborations may dilute brand identity and alienate eco-conscious customers.
Third-party delivery services could lead to quality control issues.
New store openings may struggle due to declining foot traffic in malls.

Differentiation

Lush offers handmade cosmetics with a focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability.
The company is known for its 'naked' products, reducing plastic waste significantly.
Lush engages customers through community activities, enhancing brand loyalty.

Upsides

Partnership with DoorDash enhances direct-to-consumer model with faster delivery.
New hair and scalp products align with demand for natural, personalized solutions.
Collaborations with popular franchises attract new demographics and create buzz.

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