Sales Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Nelson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine and outdoor industry is seeking a passionate Part Time Sales Assistant for their Nelson team. This permanent role involves providing exceptional customer service, merchandising, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in fishing or marine products and be ready to work alternate weekends.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly bonus scheme

Generous team discount on products

Fuel Discounts

Free EAP Support

RV Rental Subsidy

Comprehensive training for career development

Tailored career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• Interest in Fishing, Marine, or Motorhome industries is beneficial.
• Ability to work alternate weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and product solutions.
• Uphold Health and Safety standards.
• Merchandise the store and operate Point of Sales systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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Since 1882, Burnsco has been supplying New Zealanders with all things boating, fishing, and motorhome. With 18 retail stores nationwide, and growing, there are always opportunities for development!

We’re fishing for a Part Time Sales Assistant to join our awesome Nelson team. This Permanent Part Time position includes working alternate weekends and some public holidays.

• Uncapped monthly bonus scheme
• Generous team discount on all Burnsco and Jaycar Electronics (our parent company) products.
• Fuel Discounts
• Free EAP Support (Employee Assistance Program)
• RV Rental Subsidy
• Comprehensive ongoing internal and external training for career development
• In-depth onboarding process and tailored career progression for a stable future

About you

You are a Passionate and Inspiring people person, ready to assist our customers with Integrity and Care. Our customer is our focus; you will be able to showcase your Entrepreneurial sales skills to provide extraordinary customer service and, along with our friendly team, demonstrate Discipline in adopting our proven retail approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Upholding proper Health and Safety standards of your environment, for the team and customers
• Providing exceptional customer service and product solutions to customers
• Developing a deep understanding of our product range through our in-house and external training modules as well as supplier update sessions to keep up with industry trends
• Ongoing merchandising of the store to ensure product availability for customers
• Operating Point of Sales systems for all kinds of customer transactions
• Assisting with unloading, processing, and storage of stock
• General housekeeping duties to offer customers a positive store experience
• Working cooperatively with other team members

The ideal candidate will:

• Have personal or professional experience and interest within the Fishing, Marine or Motorhome industries
• Be keen to champion our strong customer service culture
• Preferably have retail or customer service experience
• Be hands-on and happy to have an 'on your feet' job
• Be able to work alternate weekends and some public holidays

As we are not an accredited employer through Immigration NZ, we cannot accept any applications for those who need visa support.

Ready to chart your new course?

Complete our application form by visiting the "Jobs at Burnsco" section on our website or follow this link: https://www.burnsco.co.nz/job-application