Sales assistant
Collectors Corner - Garden World

Are you interested in retail, rare and unusual plants, bonsai, gem stones and a range of collectables ? Then this is the work experience placement for you! Collectors corner is a retail plant nursery specialising in interesting and unusual plants. The majority of our plants for sale are grown by our own production nurseries including:
• Bromeliads & tillandsias
• Bonsai
• Cacti & succulents
• Carnivorous plants
• Hoyas
• Lucky bamboo
• Orchids
• Rhipsalis & other epiphytes
• Terrarium and indoor plants
However, Collectors Corner is not just a plant nursery but also a world famous destination renowned for its vast collections of rare and unusual gemstones & minerals, fossils, sea shells, meteorites, preserved insects and other fascinating collectibles. Our aim is to offer visitors a unique shopping experience and a great place to start your retail career in such a diverse and interesting setting!

Skills You Might Learn

• Identification and understanding of a wide range of products available for sale
• Understanding of stock movement and sales processes
• Understanding of good customer service skills
• Understanding of workplace operating conditions, policies and procedures
• Insights into the retail and horticultural industry and possible career paths

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will undertake
• customer service, deal with customer queries and complaints
• stock replenishment, pricing and merchandising
• cleaning and general housekeeping, and other associated duties
• further information available upon application and interview.

Student Requirements

APPLICATIONS VIA EMAIL with cover letter stating why you would be interested in this placement and what you are hoping to learn. Interview is required and the employer would appreciate a resume, but not essential - these requirements are a great way to learn work readiness skills! Also required:

• Pleasant & friendly demeanor
• Clean & tidy personal presentation – retail appropriate
• Physically fit, able to stand, push, pull, lift, bend and carry without issues
Ability to communicate effectively with customers is essential

Dress Requirements

• Sturdy, comfortable closed – toed shoes
• Plain, retail appropriate clothing

Special Transport Requirements

• Location is Braeside.
• Bus routes with stops nearby include: 709, 902.
• Own transport is best. Limited public transport is available.