SENIOR RETAIL ASSISTANT

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is North Queensland’s premier wildlife-based tourist attraction. Located partway between Cairns and Port Douglas along the picturesque Cook Highway, Hartley’s welcomes guests from all over the world.

We currently have a full-time position available for an experienced Senior Retail Assistant to provide support to our Retail Manager in the operation of our busy Paperbark Giftshop. This 38 hour per week position will be very much hands-on. The successful applicant will:

§  work in the retail outlet providing sales service to our guests

§  supervise the small team in the absence of our Retail Manager

§  replenish stock and assist with merchandising

§  assist with maintaining stock records

§  have excellent verbal and written communication skills

The successful applicant will be a capable, highly motivated, well-presented person who is enthusiastic about customer service and ensuring that our guest’s last impression of Hartley’s is as good as their first.

Our giftshop is the main outlet for our classic range of homegrown, high-quality, crocodile leather goods so quickly gaining strong knowledge around these unique products and the permitting requirements for sales will be essential.

Essentials in a nutshell:

·        Ability to maximise sales and minimise costs through stock presentation, high levels of customer service and correct pricing.

·        In conjunction with the Retail Manager, train, manage and evaluate our small Gift Shop Team.

·        A strong customer service focus, good organisational skills and good computer skills.

·        Demonstrated skills in operating a Point-of-Sale system.

·        Demonstrated skills in working with an electronic stock control system.

·        You are an honest and reliable person with the ability to work under pressure whilst multitasking.

·        The position is five days per week with some work on weekends and public holidays required.

·        You must have reliable transport and a current driver’s license as there are no public transport options available.

If you feel you are ready for a great new challenge, please submit both a cover letter detailing your suitability and a current resume with contact details for relevant referees.