New Store Opening! - Full-Time Sales Assistant - Christchurch

Who We Are

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 1+81 in the 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 first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores. We currently operate in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with plans for continued future growth!

Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.

To bring this to life, we are offering access to the biggest brands and best products – and a memorable experience that will set us apart.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field.

We’re seeking energetic, focused, and passionate individuals to join our team!

THE ROLE

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 team work
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
One month paid parental leave for full-time employees

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.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.

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