Retail Assistant - Manawee Garden Centre

Manawee Garden Centre; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Training and support

Plant education opportunities

Contribute to outdoor spaces

Job summary

Manawee Garden Centre in Buderim is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to join our friendly team. You will be the face of our garden centre, delivering exceptional customer service whilst supporting the smooth operation of our retail environment.

Experience in retail, especially in a busy setting, and knowledge of point of sale systems are required. This role includes weekend work and offers part-time employment with a competitive hourly rate in a supportive, team-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Retail experience in a busy environment is essential.
• Knowledge of point of sale systems and processes.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance with products.
• Process customer transactions accurately at the point of sale.
• Maintain clean, organized displays and restock shelves.
• Label and price products correctly and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with receiving stock and supporting daily opening/closing procedures.
• Operate the cash register and accept various payment methods.

Skills

Retail experience

POS knowledge

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Manawee Garden Centre is a long established retail garden centre based in Buderim who are seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to join our friendly team. You will be the face of our garden centre, delivering exceptional customer service whilst supporting the smooth operation of our retail environment.

We are currently looking for an experienced retail assistant to work in our gift shop who has a genuine passion for working with our customers. This is a part-time position and does include weekend work.

To be successful in this role you must have retail experience working in a busy environment and point of sale knowledge.

What you'll be doing:

Greeting customers warmly and providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance with product selection and gardening advice

Processing customer transactions accurately at the point of sale using our retail systems

Maintaining clean, organised and visually appealing displays

Restocking shelves and ensuring products are properly priced and labelled

Handling customer enquiries and resolving issues professionally and courteously

Assisting with receiving and unpacking new stock deliveries

Operating the cash register and processing various payment methods

Supporting the team with general housekeeping and daily opening and closing procedures

What we're looking for:

Previous retail experience and Point of Sale knowledge

The ability to work one day each weekend (Saturday or Sunday)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for customer service

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Physical capability to lift, carry and arrange products safely throughout the working day

Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work

A willingness to learn about plants, gardening products and seasonal trends

A positive attitude and enthusiasm for helping customers achieve their gardening goals

What we offer:

At Manawee Garden Centre, we value our team members and offer a supportive working environment where you can develop your retail and horticultural knowledge. We provide:

Part-time employment with a competitive hourly rate

A team-oriented workplace culture with ongoing support and training

Opportunities to develop your knowledge of plants and gardening

A role that contributes to helping customers create beautiful outdoor spaces

About us:

Manawee Garden Centre is a valued local business serving the Buderim community with a wide range of quality plants, gardening supplies, and horticultural expertise. We are committed to providing our customers with exceptional products and knowledgeable service, helping them create and maintain beautiful gardens. Our team is passionate about gardening and customer satisfaction, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all who visit us.