Retail Assistant

Lagardere AWPL Travel Retail; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Staff Discounts

Career Development

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing Leave & EAP

Work in a Dynamic Airport Environment

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL Travel Retail at Sunshine Coast Airport is hiring casual retail assistants to join our busy news travels store. You will welcome customers, recommend products, handle transactions, and keep shelves stocked while delivering a friendly, high-standard service.

No previous experience required; we provide training and support, with flexible hours across early mornings, days, and weekends in a dynamic airport environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Casual/Temporary role at Sunshine Coast Airport.
• Customer-focused with a smile and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service and product recommendations.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain vibrant, well-stocked store presentation.
• Stay ahead of trends with ongoing product knowledge training.
• Assist customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Job description

Casual/Temporary

No experience required

11d ago , from Lagardere AWPL Travel Retail

Grow your retail career in the safe and secure environment of Sunshine Coast Airport!

News Travels offers newspapers, magazines, latest release books, travel essentials and snacks for your trip. From the iconic brands of LEGO, JBL and Apple to an area dedicated to a wide range of gifts, apparel, souvenirs and locally sourced produce, stop into News Travels before your flight.

At LagardèreAWPL, we're not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific - we're the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts - and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

We're looking for Casual Retail Assistants to join our team at Sunshine Coast Airport. If you love customer service, fast-paced environments, and making shopping fun, this is your chance to shine!

What You'll Do:

• Store operates 5:30am to 8:30pm
• Willing to open / close and availability at least four days a week, including one weekend day highly desirable!
• Deliver outstanding customer service & expert product recommendations
• Stay ahead of trends with ongoing professional training
• Keep the store looking vibrant & well-stocked
• Process transactions smoothly & efficiently
• Assist customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for customer service & sales
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude
• Well-groomed & professionally presented
• Retail experience? Great! But not essential - we'll train you!
• Flexible availability (early mornings, nights, weekends & holidays)
• Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card

Perks & Benefits:

• Parking - No one likes paying for it! We offer free/subsidised airport parking for our employees
• Staff Discounts - You'll get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water and hot beverages
• Career Development - Our Better Together development program offers opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges, and grow your career within our vibrant network
• Paid Parental Leave - We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program - Refer your awesome network to our team and if they're hired, you'll receive a reward + you'll go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave & Employee Assistance Program - From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day, and everyone has access to TELUS Health - a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it
• Work in a Dynamic Airport Environment - Where no two days are the same!

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.