Womenswear Retail Assistant, Tuesday to Saturday

About the role

A department store in Hastings is looking for an experienced Retail Assistant focused on merchandising for its womenswear department. The role combines merchandising skills with customer service, with rostered hours from Tuesday to Saturday.

Key responsibilities

• Present product ranges attractively and professionally to engage customers
• Set up in-store promotions accurately and on schedule, keeping offers clear and compelling
• Implement new-season plans so merchandise flows logically and attracts attention
• Provide personalised service, consulting with customers to meet their needs
• Advise across multiple departments using wide product knowledge
• Coach new team members and lead by example to uphold high service standards

Required profile

• 3-4 years of experience in a personalised retail sales role
• Background in in-store styling or personal shopping
• Proven ability to set up promotions and implement new-season adjacency plans
• Solid understanding of visual merchandising principles
• Positive, energetic attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced retail environment

Candidates must show evidence of entitlement to work in New Zealand during the selection process, bringing original documents to an interview if invited.