Retail Sales Associate

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, committed to shaping a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values-driven team environment and culture.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

As a Retail Sales Assistant, you will be part of the Vinnies retail team in Camden, working on a casual basis. Your superb fashion sense or experience in the fashion industry, great customer service skills, and ability to drive sales are vital to your success in this role. You will have the opportunity to learn different aspects of store operations and grow your retail career at Vinnies.

• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience
• Ensure compliance with Vinnies policies and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Replenish stock on the sales floor to maintain a visually appealing and well-stocked store
• Utilise your creative flair to assist with visual merchandising and maintain a high-quality store appearance
• Sort and price items according to Vinnies pricing guidelines to ensure accurate and efficient stock management
• Contribute to achieving sales targets of the store by providing excellent customer service and promoting products effectively

• Excellent communication and customer service skills to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues
• Flexibility and availability during weekends and peak times to meet the needs of the store
• Good organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Energetic drive to support the team in achieving sales targets and maintaining a high-quality store environment
• Understanding of fashion and trends to provide expert advice and promote products effectively

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs, and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability, please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks, including a Police check and Working with Children check. A health/medical assessment may be required for some roles.