Retail Sales Assistant

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team at SB Retail Trading Limited T/a In Season , Wellington, New Zealand. Currently, we have 2 Retail Sales Assistant positions available at our STORE in LowerHutt.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, and friendly retail team where excellence, success and people are valued and rewarded. The job involves heavy lifting of boxes (up to 25 kg), customer service both on the floor and serving on the Point-of-Sale system, stocking shelves and other jobs needed in the store.

This is full-time, permanent employment with a minimum of 30 hours a week and an hourly rate of NZ$24.00 – 26.00/ hour.

You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Support the store manager with an array of operational tasks and projects, including stock ordering, stock takes, banking, cash handling, merchandising, and much more.
• Labelling goods and ensuring the correct price is displayed.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Opening and closing of premises and associated security
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Be courageous with being bold, innovative and not afraid to take on any aspect of the role.
• A self-starter capable of working well by yourself on solo shifts and staying motivated.
• Handling the cash counter & invoice the customers for the goods purchased.
• Listening to customers’ complaints & forwarding it to the management to address it in a professional manner.

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Be a friendly, approachable, and people-oriented individual.
• Must be a NON-SMOKER.
• Someone who has a proactive approach, and motivation to achieve and improve continuously!
• A natural ability to build rapport with any customer and assist their buying decisions.
• Be a physically fit, hardworking and reliable person with great attention to detail.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own (unsupervised)
• A passion for providing excellent customer service and always putting the customer first.
• Basic communication and computer skills
• A positive attitude with the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Have prior sales experience in a similar retail environment (preferred but not essential). Full training will be provided.
• Available to work on weekends, and public holidays.
• Able to start early and finish late shifts when required.
• Able to Pass the Random Drug Pass Test at any time.
• Must hold a valid Driving license to drive a car in New Zealand, as the applicant may be required to travel to get goods from a supplier in a contingency situation.
• Must have no serious criminal convictions.

If this sounds like something you will enjoy and excel at, please APPLY NOW!