Experienced Retail Assistant, Tuesday to Saturday - Hastings

Farmers Trading Company Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department store in Hastings is seeking an Experienced Retail Assistant to join their team. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years in retail, with a passion for merchandising and exceptional customer service. The role includes presenting products, setting up promotions, and providing personalized service to customers. This dynamic position offers a chance to make a significant impact in-store.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in personalised retail service and sales.
• Background in in-store styling or personal shopping.
• Proven ability to set up promotions and implement new season adjacency plans.
• Solid understanding of visual merchandising principles.
• Positive and energetic attitude with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Present product ranges attractively to inspire and engage customers.
• Set up in-store promotions accurately and on schedule.
• Implement new season plans to draw customer attention.
• Provide personalised service to meet customers' needs.
• Advise across multiple departments with product knowledge.
• Coach new team members to uphold high service standards.

Job description

Experienced Retail Assistant, Tuesday to Saturday - Hastings

Experienced Retail Assistant

Rostered Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:45am - 4:00pm and Saturday 8:45am - 5:15pm

At New Zealand's leading department store, we understand the value of delivering exceptional service that goes above and beyond for our loyal customers.

We're currently on the lookout for a dedicated Retail Assistant with a strong focus on merchandising to join our Hastings team. If you have 3-4 years of experience in personalised retail sales, and a passion for creating an outstanding in-store experience, we want to hear from you!

What does a day-to-day look like?

In this role, you'll combine your merchandising skills with exceptional customer service by:

• Presenting our product ranges attractively and professionally to inspire and engage customers
• Setting up in-store promotions accurately and on schedule, ensuring offers are clear and compelling
• Implementing new season plans, making sure merchandise flows logically and draws customer attention

As a service and selling expert, your role will also include:

• Providing personalised service, consulting with customers to understand and meet their unique needs
• Advising across multiple departments, drawing on your wide product knowledge and experience
• Coaching new team members, leading by example to uphold high service standards

What will you bring to the role?

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• 3-4 years of experience in a personalised retail service and sales role
• A background in in-store styling or personal shopping
• Proven ability to set up promotions and implement new season adjacency plans
• A solid understanding of visual merchandising principles
• A positive, energetic attitude and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment

If you're passionate about retail, enjoy making an impact through visual merchandising, and love helping customers find exactly what they need, apply now to become part of our trusted and dynamic team!

Entitlement to work in New Zealand
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Job Summary

Reference # 114416

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Location(s) Hastings

Expertise Retail Sales

Job level(s) 1-3 years relevant experience, 3-7 years relevant experience, 7+ years relevant experience