Assistant Store Manager & Retail Sales Assistant
Job No:
31223
Location:
Winnellie, Darwin
- Is your current retail job a dull shade of grey? Would you like a splash of colour in your career?
- Join Australia's leading paint retailer, joining a friendly team in a leading Darwin store!
- Generous remuneration, plus super + overtime + Sales Incentive Scheme!
- Excellent employer benefits and discount schemes!
- Great career advancement opportunities with stores across the country, and annual trips to the USA for outstanding achievers!
About the Organisation
Wattyl has grown from humble beginnings in 1915, into an innovative Australian market leader, known for its technologically advanced products and continual research and development for the future.
Wattyl produces a broad range of paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coatings, incorporating trusted brands including Wattyl, Solver, Pascol, Granosite, Solagard and Estapol. Wattyl's products are used widely within the domestic, commercial and industrial markets.
With over 1,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand, Wattyl attributes its success to identifying, recruiting and developing a talented, motivated and diverse workforce, and providing a workplace where people are proud to be recognised as being a member of the group.
About the Opportunity
As Australia's leading paint retailer, Wattyl continues to grow, and currently has exciting full time opportunities for an Assistant Store Manager and a Retail Sales Assistant in Winnellie, Darwin.
These roles are your chance to work with a reputable, close-knit team in an upbeat environment, in which you will be part of a sales team that has customer service as its #1 priority!
As Assistant Store Manager, you'll be assisting the store in achieving its targets in sales and customer service, through your motivation of the sales team, overseeing of in-store promotions and fostering of positive morale. You'll be helping the Manager with the day-to-day management of the store, including:
- Directing and supervising staff;
- Staffing rosters; and
- Till balancing and banking.
The Retail Sales Assistant will be taking on a hands-on customer service role, with a focus on:
- Providing superior customer service and advice, both over the counter and on the phone;
- Assisting in the mixing and tinting of paint; and
- Keeping the store in excellent and orderly presentation, including putting away stock.
Applicants for both roles will need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing outstanding customer service, with a background in the retail or sales sector. You'll be a self-motivated "people person", with the ability to talk comfortably and confidently with customers, colleagues and management, while displaying a professional demeanour and "can do" attitude at all times. Additionally, you'll need the ability to regularly lift heavy items, including cans of paint.
You don't need qualifications or a history working specifically with paint and accessories, as in-house training will be provided to bring you up to speed with the Wattyl range and skills such as colour matching - but you will need an interest in learning about the industry quickly! All applicants will need the flexibility to work a range of shifts, including some weekends.
On top of this, the Assistant Store Manager will need to show they have the ability to meet sales targets themselves, to lead a team to achieve store results, as well as to allocate resources effectively to meet budgetary constraints.
About the Benefits
Becoming part of this Australia-wide industry leader will present you with personalised training and career progression opportunities that other retailers just can't offer. Hard working employees with Wattyl can advance their career with stores across the country, and into different roles or areas of the business.
Wattyl's dedication to its people is demonstrated in the annual Elite Awards, when 30-40 staff selected for outstanding performance are flown to Minneapolis, USA to meet the company directors.
Each successful candidate will be rewarded with competitive remuneration:
- Assistant Store Manager - Negotiable salary, based on experience, + super +overtime + Sales Incentive Scheme.
- Retail Sales Assistant - $20.03 per hour ($39,579 annually) + super + overtime + Sales Incentive Scheme.
You'll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, ranging from uniforms and safety boots, and great employer benefits and discount schemes.
Join a colourful and welcoming team, as you take the next step in your Retail career - Apply Now!
Please note: For your application to be considered, you MUST fill out the form below in full, and upload your resume.