Fixed Term Retail Assistant - CHARTWELL

Bed Bath and Beyond Limited; Chartwell (MD); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount

Store bonus potential

Giftcard rewards

Social Fund (team activities)

Training & development

Savings plan with gift cards

Referral rewards

Mental health & wellbeing support

Recognition of long service

Public holiday benefits

Job summary

Bed Bath & Beyond Limited in New Zealand is seeking a Sales Assistant for a fixed-term role covering extended leave. The position offers a minimum of 16.5 hours per week on Tue 11.00–17.00 and Wed 10.00–17.00, with potential extra shifts during peak trading periods.

The role emphasizes delivering exceptional customer experiences, supporting the store team, and contributing to KPI targets, with generous staff discounts and a structured bonus program.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience in a customer-facing role.
• Motivated and career-driven, as well as willing to learn and upskill.
• Customer and sales-focused professional with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure whilst prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated shows initiative, confidence and a strong team-player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that customer service is not an afterthought but an intrinsic part of the sales process.
• Approach every customer and deliver a true retail customer experience.
• Support the Management team and the sales process, ensuring effective responsibility and ownership of your tasks
• Drive and deliver KPI targets by cultivating customer relationships
• Take responsibility for visual presentation and cleanliness of the store
• Assist team members in receiving and merchandising stock when needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prior retail experience

Time management

Job description

We are on the lookout for someone who is passionate about all things related to home and living. If you love to learn, have a can-do attitude, and enjoy hands-on work while building great customer relationships, this position is perfect for you!

This is a Fixed Term position, covering extended leave:

• Starts: 28 September 2026
• Ends: 31 January 2027

Working a minimum of 16.5 hours per week, on the following days:

• Tue (11.00–17.00)
• Wed (10.00–17.00)

When required, preferred flexibility is desirable to pick up extra shifts to cover peak trading (e.g. Christmas) and annual/sick leave.

Bed Bath & Beyondis a New Zealand retail chain with54 stores nationwidewith future stores in the planning. We are one of the largest specialty retail groups in our sector of the market in New Zealand; we are recognised for supplying affordable manchester, linen and home décor products.

Perks of being a BBB team member:

• Generous staff discount for you and your immediate family
• Ability to earn a bonus from achieving the weekly store sales target & KPI's
• Giftcard rewards for Club Sales and Employees of the Month
• Flexibility to have some fun with the team using the Social Fund
• Training and development to go Above & Beyond with Redseed
• Savings plan with a 10% gift card + cash bonus to enjoy in the Silly Season
• Rewards for successfully referring part-time or full-time employees
• Free and confidential access to mental health & wellbeing support
• Recognising and celebrating 5, 10 & 15 years service with BBB
• Additional benefits to retail and warehouse staff who work on a public holiday

Working within a friendly retail team where everyone looks out for each other, teamwork and the ability to build relationships with customers is key to thisSales Assistantrole. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure that customer service is not an afterthought but an intrinsic part of the sales process
• Approach every customer and deliver a true retail customer experience.
• Support the Management team and the sales process, ensuring effective responsibility and ownership of your tasks
• Drive and deliver KPI targets by cultivating customer relationships
• Take responsibility for visual presentation and cleanliness of the store
• Assist team members in receiving and merchandising stock when needed

We are looking for someone who:

• Previous retail experience in a customer-facing role
• Motivated and career-driven, as well as willing to learn and upskill
• Customer and sales-focused professional with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure whilst prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated shows initiative, confidence and a strong team-player

Not only can we provide you with the opportunity to work for a well-known and established company, but we can offer a competitive wage, generous staff discounts and a rewarding bonus structure.

Due to the high volume of applications,only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.