JOB TITLE: Sales Assistant

JOB TYPE: Casual

LOCATION: Helen’s Mini Worlds, 1/194 Prospect Road, Prospect

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Directly to the owner/operator

Helen’s Mini Worlds brings nature inside. Our aim is to create indoor environments that are full of life with our handmade, low-maintenance terrariums. We love plants and we love people! We are a women-led tiny business. One of our lovely staff is leaving us to go travelling after finishing her year 12 (congratulations!). She will be very much missed and we're therefore looking for someone else to come on board.

Core offerings:

-Retail: sales of our handmade terrariums and products from local Australian small businesses. We believe in supporting small and handmade!

-Workshops: we offer guided terrarium making workshops. Our background in science means you are not just making a beautiful terrarium, but learning a touch of ecosystem science too.

-Build your own terrarium station: this is open anytime our store is! Jump into the therapeutic world of terrarium making. Customers can book a spot online to guarantee a space, or just walk in!

Duties:

- Welcoming customers and assisting them with their shopping requirements
- Assisting customers with their terrarium-making
- Carrying out sales on our square POS system
- Maintaining display of merchandise
- Replenishing products on shelves and display units
- Keeping store clean and tidy
- Monitoring customer behaviour
- Opening and/or closing procedures
- Assembling terrariums

We may also assign you other duties, where reasonable for your position, training and experience.

Shifts: At least one weekly shift (3-4 hours)



every Friday night/Saturday/Sunday plus additional days as needed (particularly in the school holidays).

Experience:

A keen interest and enthusiasm for people, indoor plants and terrariums is a must, along with confidence talking with customers. Previous experience in a retail and customer service role will be highly regarded (but feel free to still apply if you don't have experience or this is your first job.)

Skills:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative and ability to work by yourself, as you may be running the store by yourself at times
- Customer-oriented attitude
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Physical stamina (you will be on your feet for most of the shift and it may involve lifting)
- Ability to cope well under pressure

Availability:

-Friday nights 4-8pm, Saturdays 10am - 5pm, Sundays 11-2

-School Holidays: Thursdays, Fridays and Weekends

Shifts: At least one weekly shift (3-4 hours) every Friday night/Saturday/Sunday plus additional days as needed (particularly in the school holidays).

Please note applicants must have permanent legal rights to work in Australia.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letter to Helen through Indeed. Any questions can be directed to Helen 0434 891 987.

Applications must be received by 10th November 11:59pm to be considered.

Advantages:

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):

- What is your availability over the school holidays?
- This job will require running the store on your own (after receiving appropriate training). Do you feel comfortable running the store by yourself?
- You must be available for weekly shifts on Friday nights and/or Saturdays 11-5 and/or Sundays 11-2. What is your availability?

Work Location: In person

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