Platypus Sales Assistant - Dapto

Platypus Shoes; Huntley; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount (up to 40%)

Opportunity to stay on after season

Fun, supportive team culture

Job summary

Platypus Shoes in Dapto is seeking Christmas Sales Assistants to inject energy and exceptional customer service into our busiest season. You’ll help customers find perfect kicks, unpack stock, pack online orders, and keep shelves stocked with enthusiasm.

Ideal candidates bring a passion for sneakers and a willingness to thrive in a fast-paced team. Full availability through late December and early January is expected, with weekend and late shifts common.

Qualifications

• Full availability Oct 2026 to mid-Jan 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Retail experience is great, but not a must.
• Passion for sneakers, streetwear, and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Love the hustle of a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-driven.
• Open to learning, feedback, and being your best.

Responsibilities

• Create a standout experience for every customer - make it memorable.
• Support your team to smash sales and KPI goals.
• Keep stock moving – receive, restock, and keep shelves full.
• Pick and pack click & dispatch orders.
• Keep the store looking fresh and tidy.
• Bring good vibes and a team-first attitude every shift.

Job description

Since 1998 here at Platypus Shoes we have made it our business to deck out every single person who walks through our doors with the freshest footwear from all the biggest brands. But we reckon life goes beyond shoes. We believe it’s what you do in them that truly counts. So stay out late. Wake up early. Walk there, run back. Stand tall and be a champion in a crowd of Naysayers. We’re for the ones that dance harder, sing louder and don’t care what anyone else thinks. This is your story. Play Life Loud.

Platypus Shoes is a part of the Accent Group which is Australia and New Zealand's largest footwear group with over 900+ stores, 34 brands and 30+ online platforms including; Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot,, Merrell, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, Sports Direct & Nude Lucy!

About The Role

Step into the season in style with Platypus Shoes at our Dapto store! As Christmas Sales Assistants, you'll bring energy, good vibes, and a can‑do attitude to our busiest (and most fun) time of year. From helping customers find their perfect kicks to unpacking stock or packing online orders, every shift brings something new. If you love sneakers, fast‑paced days, and great people, you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a standout experience for every customer - make it memorable
• Support your team to smash sales and KPI goals
• Keep stock moving – receive, restock, and keep shelves full
• Pick and pack click & dispatch orders
• Keep the store looking fresh and tidy
• Bring good vibes and a team-first attitude every shift

What We're Looking For

• Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
• Retail experience is great, but not a must
• Passion for sneakers, streetwear, and delivering outstanding customer service
• Love the hustle of a fast‑paced team environment
• Self‑motivated and goal‑driven
• Open to learning, feedback, and being your best

Why Join Us?

• Team Discounts: Up to 40% off across all Accent Group brands – Platypus, Hype DC, Vans, Glue Store & many more!
• Career Opportunities – Training and potential to stay on after the season
• Awesome Culture – Fun, supportive team where your love for sneakers is shared and celebrated
• Work With the Best: Be surrounded by premium products and the latest in sneaker trends

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.