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Prepare short examples of helping a customer choose under time pressure, handling a complaint or return, and staying accurate at a till when the queue is long. Be ready to discuss part-time availability (evenings/weekends), teamwork on a busy floor, and why retail service fits you. Ask about training, shift patterns, and how performance is coached in store.
Strong fit if you enjoy face-to-face retail, can work fixed part-time blocks in New Zealand, and stay organised during busy trading. Weaker fit if you need remote work or have no flexibility around peak store hours.
As a part-time sales assistant at Kathmandu, a typical shift centres on the shop floor: greeting customers, answering product questions, keeping displays tidy, processing sales and returns, and restocking between rushes. Hours are partial-week, so work often clusters around evenings, weekends, or peak trading. You will balance service speed with accurate till work and handovers so full-time colleagues can pick up mid-shift context.
Build retail fundamentals first: clear verbal service, basic product knowledge, accurate POS handling, and reliable shift attendance. Then strengthen merchandising, upselling without pressure, and calm problem-solving for returns or stock gaps. No certification path is specified for this listing.
No. The listing is marked non-remote and is based in New Zealand, so expect on-site store work.
Shorter weekly hours focused on customer service, till work, merchandising, and restocking rather than full-time store leadership.
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Kathmandu Part Time Sales Assistant: Queen Street About the Role As a Part-Time Sales Assistant at Kathmandu's Queen Street store, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience. You will: Engage with customers in a warm and enthusiastic manner to make them feel welcome and inspired. Dive into product knowledge to confidently recommend gear that meets their needs, covering both technical features and sustainability stories. Identify customer needs early and provide exceptional service to ensure they leave satisfied. Key Responsibilities Your primary responsibilities will include: Providing excellent customer service in a retail environment. Maintaining product knowledge across various outdoor gear categories. Assisting customers with purchases and providing information on products, including their features and benefits. Spotting opportunities to upsell or cross-sell products based on customer needs. Requirements To succeed in this role, you should have: A passion for outdoor activities and a desire to share knowledge with customers. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage customers effectively. A basic understanding of retail operations and customer service principles. The willingness to learn about various products and their uses. About the Company Kathmandu is a leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailer with a strong commitment to sustainability. Our stores provide customers with high-quality gear for all types of adventures, from hiking and climbing to camping and trekking. We value our employees and offer a supportive work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required fields are filled out accurately for consideration. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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