Retail Store Assistant

We are looking for a full-time Retail Store Assistant for our renowned Asian Grocery Store in Whakatane.

We are looking for a highly motivated energetic and organized individual with exceptional customer service. He/she needs to assist with customer purchases, price enquiries and special orders. Working in retail means that you will have to be available to work weekends/public holidays and have flexibility to work extra hours/days when needed.

You will be working under our Store manager and along with other team members.

Job duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Serving the customers with great help and making sure that they receive prompt service

• Listening to customers to know about their queries, concerns and feedback

• Advising customers about location of their preferred product, price and some general knowledge about the product

• Serving and selling on cash counters to serve clients and taking payments from them.

• Face-up of store products whenever required.

• Filling new stock into the store

• Receiving inventory and storing/handling it properly

• Dealing with customers and gathering feedback to improve customer satisfaction

• Adhering to the store policies at all the times

• Participating in stock take and stock transfers

• Any other duties that may be asked from time to time.

Who are we looking for:

• Relevant work experience OR qualification (preferred but not essential)

• Knowledge of Asian and Indian grocery items is preferred but not essential.

• Outgoing and encouraging personality 

• Free from drug and criminal history

• Passionate about the retail and long-term career in retail

• Ability to provide at least two positive references

• Physically fit and healthy

• Must be available on weekends and public holidays