Textiles Full-Time Sales Assistant - Merrylands

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Job type

Full-time

Shift and schedule

Weekend availability

Shift work

Public holidays

Location

Merrylands NSW

Benefits

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Parental leave

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

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WHO ARE WE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion.

In 2017, JD Sports launched in Australia and New Zealand and has since grown to over 70+ stores. We now operate across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with exciting plans for continued expansion.

Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers. To bring this to life, we offer access to the biggest brands, the best products and a memorable experience that sets us apart.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind. It's an attitude and a way of challenging the norm. We don’t conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field.

We’re seeking energetic, focused, and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

This role is rostered across Tuesday to Saturday with varying shift times. By applying, you’re confirming your availability to work across these days.

At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As a Sales Assistant, your mission is to provide exceptional customer service that creates a memorable shopping experience and a lasting positive connection to our brand. A Sales Assistant at JD is energetic, genuine and customer-focused, offering personalised assistance to our customers who have come seeking the best products and biggest brands.

As a Sales Assistant you are responsible for, but not limited to:

Act as a brand ambassador, always showing positivity and professionalism

Gain and maintain up to date product knowledge to best assist our customers

Provide personalised 1:1 customer service

Assist customers with all queries and process sales

Work in collaboration with the wider Management and store team to achieve KPI’s and targets

Support wider team with ad hoc tasks, including VM set up, store cleanliness and presentation etc.

Escalate any customer complaints to management

Consistently complete any mandatory training relevant to product, policy & procedure etc

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Customer service experience within retail, hospitality or like industry

Ability to provide excellent service and go above & beyond

Passionate about sports fashion or has a knowledge of key brands

A positive can-do attitude and ability to work as a team

Thrives in a fast paced, ever-changing environment

Enthusiastic to overcome challenges and learn new skills

Strong communication skills, someone who thrives through engagement with customers and team work

Ability to multi-task

Flexibility to work across various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market

Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career

Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre

Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family

Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions

One month paid parental leave for full-time employees

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.

Please note, be applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.