Retail Associate | 4 days
Start Date: October
Term: 4 days per week / Permanent | can commit to 1 year at minimum
Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday each week as a base schedule | scheduling flexibility is required
note: must be able to work 30th and 31st of December (we are closed on 01 Jan)
- must have flexibility to assist with staff cover (weekends primarily)
- must be able and happy to work the occasional full weekend
- must be able and happy to work public holidays
- opportunity to pick up extra hours during staff leave and over summer
We are looking for an effortless match with the Paper Plane ethos and team – someone who is genuinely passionate about interior design and fashion, and loves spending time with people. If you are a professional and engaging individual who thrives in a lively retail environment, we want to hear from you!
This role includes a mix of store front retail sales, customer service, inventory management, and stock processing. Attention to detail, and being able to multitask effectively is essential. It is high-paced and physically demanding, so the ideal candidate will be energetic, highly organised, precision-oriented, a fast learner, and overall have a strong work ethic.
Required attributes –
- must be looking for work long-term (can commit to 1 year at minimum)
- have a genuine passion for Paper Plane, interior design and fashion
- thrive in a retail environment, love building customer relationships
- have strong written and verbal communication skills
- have a sharp eye and passion for organisation and presentation
- be a proactive team player; personable, helpful, adaptable and reliable
- be solution-oriented; be calm and professional under pressure
- be a critical thinker, fast working and self-motivated
- value precision and detail
Required skills –
- must have 2 years retail (homewares/fashion) customer service and sales experience
- confident with Apple OS, web-based applications and Microsoft Office
Responsibilities –
In-Store Retail (primary)
- customer engagement and sales
- building and maintaining strong ongoing customer relationships
- process transactions via Vend point of sale system
- visual merchandising
- maintain shop presentation to a high standard
- build and maintain thorough product knowledge
- day-to-day shop merchandising
- gift wrapping
- cleaning duties
Inventory Management
- restock sold goods in store
- process incoming goods
- maintain a well-organised stockroom
- cleaning duties
Online Store Support
- boxing orders
Application details –
- Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing why you want to work for Paper Plane, and what makes you a great fit for our team and this role. Please include your availability and any scheduling limitations.
- Position queries: ops@paperplanestore.com / attn: Demi
- Submission: Please submit your CV & Cover Letter in person if possible, preferably between 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday so we can say hello. Or submit via email to ops@paperplanestore.com / attn: Demi
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