Retail Assistant

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Job Title: Retail Assistant
Job Location/Region: Palmerston North, Manawatu / Whanganui
No. of positions available: One
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Days required: Monday – Sunday (any six days on a rostered basis)
Hours per week: Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed

Hourly rate: $25 - $34 per hour

This is a demanding, hands-on role that requires strong initiative, resilience and a positive attitude. You must be physically fit, hard-working, honest and reliable to succeed in this role.

JOB PRE-REQUISITES: Some relevant work experience is preferred.

Ability and willingness to work on weekends / public holidays, early morning and late shifts
A passion for excellence in customer service
Good communication and relationship-building skills
Physically fit (some lifting is required)
Drug-free

Clean criminal record

KEY TASKS:
  • Opening and closing the store
  • Using good listening techniques and asking appropriate questions to understand customer requirements
  • Recommending suitable products based on price, delivery, warranties and care requirements
  • Presenting and explaining the business’s goods and services to customers
  • Selling a range of products
  • Processing customer payments through various methods and preparing sales invoices
  • Supporting stock management activities, including maintaining product inventories and participating in stocktakes
  • Arranging and displaying merchandise on the shop floor
  • Packaging goods for customers at the point of sale
  • Keeping the store clean, tidy and presentable
  • Registering customer complaints and assisting the manager with investigations
  • Reporting hazards and incidents to the manager and recording them in the manager’s absence
  • Performing other reasonable duties as required

Apply now with your updated CV and cover letter, and remember to indicate your legal status to work (work visa, NZ resident visa or NZ citizen, etc.) in New Zealand in your job application. This is a requirement of the advertisement.

Applications close 21 days from the date of advertisement.

Only suitable candidates who meet the advertised requirements will be contacted.

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