Womens Apparel Salesperson

J Ballantyne & Co Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail fashion store in Christchurch is seeking a passionate salesperson with fashion retail experience. The role involves providing styling services, maintaining a well-stocked environment, and assisting customers with a bubbly and confident approach. Applicants should be fashion-savvy with the ability to engage positively with customers. The position requires working Sundays and Mondays.

Qualifications

• Track record of delighting customers with kind advice and exceptional fashion knowledge.
• Ability to achieve retail sales targets through customer interaction.
• Passionate about styling and trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one styling services to customers.
• Keep the sales area well-presented and stocked.
• Engage in product training sessions to improve product knowledge.

Skills

Fashion retail experience

Customer service

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Company Description

At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us! It's our people and the magic they perform that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life.

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a passionate fashion lover working across our Contemporary Lounge, Ladies Fashions and Atrium areas.

In Ladies Fashions we sell beautiful brands such as Seasalt, Loobie’s Story, Caroline Sills, Vassalli and Curate, to name a few. This is a relaxed environment working with an experienced team.

In the Contemporary Lounge and Atrium area of the store, this has a focus on high fashion for those among us who demand the latest looks. We have concept stores from top New Zealand designers including Karen Walker, Twenty-Seven Names, Huffer, as well as international brands such as Alemais and Barbour. If you shop this area of the store and know its reputation for offering covetable brands that appeal to a broad range of customers, maybe you’ve had thoughts of becoming one of our brand experts.

Successful Candidates

To be successful in your application, fashion retail experience is essential. If you have a track record of delighting customers through your genuinely kind advice, bubbly personality and exceptional fashion knowledge to achieve retail sales targets we want to hear from you.

We provide opportunities for you to expand your styling skills so that you have the confidence to provide that one-on-one styling service to advise on the latest trends and create outfits for any occasion. You will be brand savvy and able to show off your expert product knowledge.

These are busy areas and as one of our salespeople, you will enjoy interacting with our customers, having the confidence to provide that one-on-one service to advise on the latest trends or show off your product knowledge. You will enjoy working as part of a team and be excited about being part of some of our in-store events. Being passionate, motivated and committed to achieving high standards at all times.

You will be adaptable, you will use your initiative to keep on top of tasks, ensuring your area is kept well-presented and stocked.

Attending product training sessions to expand your knowledge is key for success.

Having a good teamwork ethic along with the flexibility to work across all of these areas is essential to assist the wider team when required. You will be working with an established team and embrace the positive culture that Ballantynes offers.

Attributes and Qualifications

• Previous retail experience
• A genuine love for fashion
• Be helpful, and willing to go above and beyond to assist our customers
• Passionate about working with quality merchandise
• Be confident and enthusiastic
• Great teamwork skills

Additional Information

This role is working Sunday 11am-4pm and Monday 11am-5pm.

Applications close on the 12th October 2025.

Please note, we will be interviewing candidates during the application period so the role may close earlier than the end date.

Applicants must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.