JOBS: Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

Northwood Christchurch

Reference: SA36

Looking for a job that’s a real catch?

Since 1882, Burnsco has been supplying New Zealanders with all things boating, fishing, and motorhome. With 19 retail stores nationwide, and growing, there are always opportunities for development!

We’re fishing for a Part Time Sales Assistant to join our awesome Northwood store. You will be primarily based in Northwood, but may from time to time be required to work in the Riccarton store.

This role will be 2 days per week, with flexibility for additional shifts as required, and will require work on weekends and public holidays.

Why join us?

Uncapped monthly bonus scheme
Generous team discount on all Burnsco and Jaycar Electronics (our parent company) products.
Fuel Discounts
Free EAP Support (Employee Assistance Program)
RV Rental Subsidy
Club Membership Subsidy
Comprehensive ongoing internal and external training for career development
In-depth onboarding process and tailored career progression for a stable future

About you

You are a Passionate and Inspiring people person, ready to assist our customers with Integrity and Care. Our customer is our focus; you will be able to showcase your Entrepreneurial sales skills to provide extraordinary customer service and, along with our friendly team, be able to show Discipline in adopting our proven retail approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

Upholding proper Health and Safety standards of your environment, for the team and customers
Providing exceptional customer service and product solutions to customers
Develop a deep understanding of our product range through our inhouse and external training modules as well as supplier update sessions to keep up with industry trends
Ongoing merchandising of the store to ensure product availability for customers
Operate Point of Sales system for all kinds of customer transactions
Assist with unloading, processing, and storage of stock
General housekeeping duties to offer customers a positive store experience
Working cooperatively with other team members

The ideal candidate will:

Have personal or professional experience and interest within the Fishing, Marine or Motorhome industries
Be keen to champion our strong customer service culture
Preferably have retail or customer service experience
Hands on and happy to have an 'on your feet' job
Be able to work alternate weekends and some public holidays

As we are not an accredited employer through Immigration NZ we cannot accept any applications for those who need visa support

Ready to chart your new course?

Complete our application form by visiting the "Jobs at Burnsco" section on our website or follow the link: https://www.burnsco.co.nz/job-application

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