Garden Centre Retail Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Garden Centre Assistant to join our dynamic team at a thriving plant centre. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth running of the store and assist with achieving sales and profit targets. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting staff, and ensuring the highest standards in store operations and customer service.

On Offer:

• Part time position 30hrs, working Monday to Friday.
• Competitive salary.
• Work for a leading plant centre business.
• Varied, rewarding and dynamic role.
• Work closely within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career within a group of companies.

About You:

To thrive in this supportive environment, you will have:

• Previous experience in retail preferable within a garden centre or nursery setting.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and outstanding communication skills.
• A passion for plants and gardening with a Horticultural qualification or relevant experience within the industry.
• A reliable, friendly, and professional manner.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service will be key to your success in this role.
• Assistance with stock management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a performance focus to meet company targets.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any complaints, ensuring an exceptional shopping experience.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised store environment, oversee specific product categories, and implement and uphold visual merchandising standards to create an inviting store atmosphere.
• Ensure accurate stock levels, timely ordering, and effective pricing, timely and accurate stock receipts, invoice matching, and the processing of purchase orders.
• Process credit notes, stock adjustments, conduct stocktakes, report findings, and implement solutions to improve stock accuracy.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a fun working environment and is ready for your next challenge, apply now via the Seek link or contact Paula Kalkhoven at Direction Recruitment, at paula@direction.co.nz / 09 430 3777 for a confidential conversation.

Please note, applicants must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand. We will be interviewing and selecting candidates so don't delay your application, as you may miss a great opportunity.