Footwear Sales Assistant – Joondalup

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.

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 teamwork
• 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
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave to support you and your growing family

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.

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