Newsagency and Merchandising Assistant

3 days ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia news extra Central City Full time $45,000 - $55,000 per year

Newsagency Shop Assistant

Toowoomba City, Qld

About Us

Our newsagency and gift store is a community-oriented business that has been operating within our family for over 28 years.  The store has evolved to include a unique range of gifts as well as traditional Newsagency lines. Our store trades 7 days a week, 363 days a year.  Trading hours are Monday- Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday 7:00am- 3:00pm and Sunday 7:30am to 12pm.  The right candidate must be available to work any hours during these times.  The role is initially a casual position with the intention of becoming a part-time position for the right candidate.  Experience in customer services is preferred for this position but not essential as full training will be provided.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Previous experience in a customer service role is preferred
  • Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred (but not essential)
  • Merchandising Skills is preferred (but not essential)

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Deliver high quality, enthusiastic and friendly customer service
  • Building and maintaining relationships with regular customers, working in line with the company's values
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Independently motivated and able to work without supervision
  • Successful applicant will be responsible for opening and closing duties including securing cash and premises
  • A keen eye for presentation, setting up displays for instore promotions
  • Working closely with suppliers to plan product ranges
  • Ordering and managing levels and distribution of stock
  • Assessing sales performance of different ranges
  • Willingness to work towards key performance indicators
  • Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy premises
  • Strong computer/POS skills

Personal Skills

  • Positive, friendly and enthusiastic personality
  • Willingness to take responsibility and work independently
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and actively contribute in all day-to-day tasks
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Be well organised, punctual and reliable

Benefits

  • Award wages (with opportunities to earn above award wage)
  • Working in a family owned and run business with multiple ranges of products, with intentions to expand further.

Applications

  • All applications will be treated with utmost confidentiality
  • Pre-employment background checks, including police check and referee checks
  • Please only apply via seek or send your resume to  along with a covering letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit for this position.
  • We appreciate your interest, but please note that we will only be contacting genuine applicants for an interview

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