Sales Assistant

The Salvation Army; Perth; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefit

Staff discount

Fitness Passport

Wellness programs

Training & development

Parental leave

Job summary

The Salvation Army Victoria Park Salvos Stores is seeking a talented, values-driven Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members. This permanent full-time role is located in Victoria Park, WA.

You will assist with retail sales, pricing donations, merchandising, and delivering exceptional customer service while upholding TSA values and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales is desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to deliver outstanding results in a busy retail environment.
• Align with The Salvation Army values: integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
• Energetic, hands-on with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and across multiple locations in the retail area.

Responsibilities

• Retail sales and operation of Point-of-Sale devices.
• Collect, sort and price donations in store.
• Assist in the development and coordination visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate TSA core values in all work-related activities.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Retail experience

Job description

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About The Role:

Victoria Park Salvos Stores are seeking a talented, values-driven Sales Assistant to support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and provide an inspiring in-store experience for our team, customers and community members. This is a permanent full-time role, located in Victoria Park, WA.

You Will Assist With:

• Retail sales and operation of Point-of-Sale devices.
• Collecting, sorting and pricing donations in store.
• Assist in the development and coordination visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Provide exceptional Customer Service.
• Display stock in correct departments, following policy and procedure.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate TSA core values in all work-related activities.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in retail sales, while highly regarded, is not essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Genuine passion and proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a rewarding, complex retail environment.
• Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity.
• High energy, hand-on individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibly to work a rolling roster including weekends and preparedness to work across various locations in the retail area.

The Benefits:

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering’ in Salvos initiatives.
• Staff Store Discount.
• Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.