Platypus Sales Assistants - Centre Place

Platypus Shoes Pty; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts up to 40%

Seasonal training & potential to stay

Awesome culture

Access to premium sneaker products

Job summary

Platypus Shoes Pty is seeking Christmas Sales Assistants for our Centre Placestore in Hamilton. You’ll energize customers, help them find the perfect sneakers, unpack stock, and pack online orders during our busiest season.

Bring a can-do attitude, love of sneakers, and willingness to work weekends and late shifts. Retail experience helps, but a great attitude and team spirit can shine even without it. Join a fun, fast-paced team and enjoy staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented attitude.
• Positive, friendly and energetic demeanour.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Team player

Self-motivated

Goal-driven

Job description

About the Role

Step into the season in style with Platypus Shoes at our Centre Placestore! 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