Retail Associate | Part Time
Start Date: asap
Term: 2 days per week / Permanent | can commit to 1 year at minimum
Schedule: Friday – Saturday each week as a base schedule (scheduling flexibility is required)
- 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 full time work 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, outgoing and engaging individual who thrives in a lively retail sales environment, we want to hear from you!
This role is based on our shop floor, so best suits an individual with retail experience who thoroughly enjoys engaging with customers throughout the day and has a sharp eye and passion for visual merchandising, organisation and presentation.
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, be outgoing and engaging; genuinely enjoys connecting with people
- have strong written and verbal communication skills
- have a sharp eye and passion for visual merchandising, 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 –
- previous retail customer service and sales experience
- confident with Apple OS, Microsoft Office and web-based applications
Responsibilities –
- primary focus on customer engagement and sales
- building and maintaining strong ongoing customer relationships
- processing transactions via Vend Point of Sale system
- day-to-day visual merchandising
- maintain shop presentation to a high standard
- build and maintain thorough product knowledge
- running a daily sales report
- cleaning duties
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
- IMPORTANT: KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL JUNK FOLDER FOR OUR REPLIES. THEY OFTEN LAND THERE :-)