At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with outdoor equipment sales and manage store operations.
- Company: Join The Red Shed, a leading garden retail specialist in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Stable full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team in a secure company with 25 years of success.
- Why this job: Passionate about sales? Grow your career while helping customers enjoy the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, strong customer service skills, and team management abilities.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
The Red Shedis an outdoor-product garden retail product specialist.
We have seven retail stores and workshops around Melbourne.
We assist customers in purchasing ride-on mowers, lawnmowers, chainsaws, log splitters, arborist gearand other outdoor gardenequipment and we assist in the maintenance and repair of that equipment.
We are looking for someone who will initially start as an Assistant Store Manager and who has the ambition to become Store Manager at our Cranbourne store.
The ideal candidate needs to havea passion for sales, a proven sales record and enjoy serving and assisting people and have experience in managing a small team.
An interest in mechanical or motorized equipment would be an advantage.
Thisis a full-time permanent position that includesweekend work.
You will need to have
- a passion for sales and good customer service skills
- an eagerness to learn and seek personal growth
- excellent organizational skills
- excellent written communication skills (i. e.: spelling and grammar)
- proficiency in inventorymanagement and POS systems.
- ability tospeak clearly and confidently on the phone
- IT competency in excel, word and outlook
- a love for work, be industrious and enjoy being part of a team
- current drivers license and own vehicle
- mechanical aptitude or experience in outdoor power equipment would be an advantage
Specific duties include
- in-store sales
- answering inbound calls and assisting with customer queries
- upkeep of store i. e.: updating merchandising and cleanliness of store
- daily closures: cash handling procedures and precise daily sales reconciliations
- becoming very familiar with our stock and also competitors pricing
- looking at the marketing and promotional aspects of the business and feeding information back to head office
- filling-in for store manager
- taking on management tasks as part of your development to eventually become a store manager
- attending field days and trade shows if required
The Red Shed is a growing and secure company offering you stability. We were established 25 years ago and are a team of over 60 enthusiastic, friendly people.
Please note only applicants with a cover letter attached to their resume, specifically outlining their passion to work in a retails sales environment, will be considered.
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The Red Shed is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture centred around teamwork and a passion for the outdoors. With clear pathways for career advancement, including progression to Store Manager, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive environment. Located in Cranbourne, our store offers a unique chance to engage with the local community while enjoying the perks of working in a dynamic retail setting focused on outdoor gear.
