Retail Assistant | Sideways Surf | Kawana

Retail Assistant | Sideways Surf | Kawana Join the largest group of family run surf outlet stores in Australia Rotating weekend roster that supports a healthy work/life balance with flexible options including the option of working a regular 5 day roster; offering one weekend day + one consecutive week day off per week Excellent salary, staff discounts and bonus's offered. ABOUT SIDEWAYS Sideways opened its first doorway in 2007 and continues to grow, presently with 7 locations around the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Sydney. Stocking hundreds of brands in clothing, wetsuits, footwear, and surf/skate accessories. Sideways designs & produces a range of performance surfboards and accessories, as well as skateboards & hardware. Although we are a family run business our stores are big at sqm. Sideways has gained a reputation for excellent customer service, a fantastic range of quality discounted products, and a family-focused, welcoming atmosphere in store. ABOUT THE ROLE We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Retail Sales Assistant at Kawana Store to join the Sideways Crew to lead and develop a team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the store manager and 2IC with the sales, growth and success of our large store. The successful candidate should have a strong retail background and experience in visual merchandising. Training is provided but a passion for the industry is always most welcome. This is a full time position and will require availability over weekends (one day of the weekend) and public holidays, but as we are just as passionate as you when it comes to lifestyle; we provide excellent flexible roster opportunities. BENEFITS Bonus earnings & incentives on top of your yearly base salary Two consecutive days off in a row to maintain a healthy work life balance. Attractive staff discounts on surf hardware & apparel DUTIES Focus on creating & maintaining an organised, positive team environment Store visual merchandising and fast paced retail experience preferred Offer exceptional customer service and a warm and friendly shopping experience Be responsible for the upkeep of the stores surf hardware department Motivate your team to achieve optimal results & strive to reach targets Assist with stock control and uphold superior visual merchandising standards Act responsibly in compliance with the store's procedures While set rosters are in place, be available to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays SKILLS + EXPERIENCE Experience in retail customer service & in a fast-paced environment Minimum 1-2 years of retail customer service experience is required Experience & understanding of surf hardware products is essential Understanding of surf board design & construction preferred Self motivated & focus on excellent customer service as well as communication skills Ability to provide a genuine and unique customer experience Australian work rights will be assessed on a case by case basis COMPANY CULTURE We attract, retain and motivate high calibre employees. Our outstanding leadership team have developed and nurtured a culture that supports our success. We value speed, integrity, energy, and results. We have a 'can do' culture where employees see the difference they make. The advantage of working with a family run business means you have a name, you're not just a number. We care for our employees. HOW TO APPLY If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this exciting role, please email your Cover Letter and Resume to: *******@sideways.com.au with subject line "SUNSHINE COAST STORE MANAGER POSITION". Please note that this role is based in the SUNSHINE COAST area. Direct applicants only please, NO Recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr