Visual Merchandiser Assistant

State: QLD

Business Unit: Retail

Store or Department: Surfers Paradise

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

At City Beach, our people are at the core of what we do, both our customers and our team. All are welcome under the City Beach roof, where value is placed on individual style, teamwork, authenticity, adaptability, and a desire to exceed expectations.

We stock some of the world's biggest brands across surf, skate, streetwear, and fashion. Our stores are a hub that connect our customers to events, influencers, and trends, allowing them to live life on their terms.

At City Beach people are at the core of what we do, both our customers and our team. All are welcome under the City Beach roof where value is placed on individual style, teamwork, authenticity, adaptability and a desire to exceed expectations.

We stock some of the world's biggest brands across surf, skate, streetwear and fashion. Our stores are a hub that connect our customers to events, influencers and trends, allowing them to live life on their terms.

The role:

City Beach Visual Merchandisers Assistants are responsible for supporting our Instore Visual Merchandiser in maintaining a consistent visual appearance across all City Beach locations using City Beach approved store formats and visual merchandising techniques. They are also responsible for ensuring their store is clean, maintained and shoppable.

What you'll be doing:

• Completing store merchandising formats within set time frames, as directed by the Regional VM, Store Manager and Instore Visual Merchandiser
• Merchandising the store in accordance with City Beach merchandising policies.
• Following directions of merchandising memo's, set-up documents and promotional documentation
• Ensuring correct placement of all new styles and product arriving in to the store
• Maintaining an acceptable standard of merchandising and housekeeping within the store
• Communicating merchandising, maintenance and housekeeping concerns to the Store Manager in a timely manner
• Participating in the Ready For Business Walkthrough and end of day recovery signoff
• Coaching store team members in merchandising and housekeeping standards

In addition to VM tasks, the Visual Merchandiser Assistant also contributes to driving sales, providing customer service, counter operation and ensuring loss prevention strategies are being adhered to.

What we are looking for:

• Previous visual merchandising or retail experience
• Outstanding customer service and eye for detail
• An understanding of loss prevention strategies and how they are applied to minimise loss
• An understanding of visual merchandising techniques and principals
• An appreciation and understanding of the youth market and youth culture

Why join us?

• Enjoy a 40% team member discount for you, your friends and family to access.

• We have partnered with industry leaders to bring our team members discounts on products and memberships to keep you healthy on all fronts, including:

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program.

• 15% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First Gyms memberships.
• Discounts on Studio Pilates Class Passes and City Cave Float & Wellness Centre.
• Complimentary consultations with Westpac.
• 7% discount on Medibank private health insurance.
• Up to 15% off at Strike Bowling & Holey Moley.
• Beach parties ($100 – $300 gift cards up for grabs for best dressed).
• Endless succession pathways to different roles within Stores, Head Office, or Distribution Centre.
• Awesome in-store competitions and sales incentives.
• Prezzee Gift Cards for major milestones and yearly anniversary certificates.
• A monthly day off (4-day week once a month).
• Bonuses based on sales & customer service levels.

If this sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your retail career, please apply now.

City Beach appreciates the value of a diverse workforce, and we are passionate about actively seeking to accommodate the unique needs of all people. We are committed to building an environment that respects, celebrates, and empowers individual differences. Above all, City Beach aims to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.