Retail employment

Okuden is an Independent  retail specialist store located in Northcote and Hurstbridge.

We focus on Melbourne made clothing/lifestyle and home wares which highlight Japanese design .

We are seeking a mature person with a clear understanding of retail service preferably in the gift, clothing and jewellery environment. The team member we are looking for will be able to create a rapport with our customers, enjoy the experience of service and maintain calm in a busy environment and have a natural attention to detail. So the role requires a flexible attitude with the ability to prioritise a busy day working autonomously. If you are a confident  communicator who enjoys retail please apply. 

 The hours and days are flexible and we are open to part days although preferably 3-5 days a week which will include weekend work. although casual to begin with we hope to have happy permanent staff.

We offer a creative, fun environment with training and ongoing support.

A wardrobe of fabulous clothing from our own clothing label. 

Great community spirit in the local locations and work environment.

Staff discounts 

Generous per hour rates.

A caring workplace.

The store has a diverse product range and has a bright therapeutic atmosphere with a reputation for service. Our philosophy around service captures the essence of gratitude and presence. Knowledge based interaction with a kind, open way.  The ability to read a customers needs and extend your service beyond the immediate sale. 

About the position:

• Observe and serve customers in an intelligent, kind and knowledgeable way, extending the values of Oku Den.
• Maintaining store front, updating stock regularly
• Use a Cloud based POS
• Window displays and merchandising displays
• Handling of Eftpos and banking
• Apparel styling and fitting customers
• Administration of receiving goods
• maintain inventory POS
• keeping our store and stock sparkling clean

Key criteria needed to apply for this job

• Retail experience as an assistant up to  management level
• High level of design/display skill  in Jewellery, clothing or gifts
• Previous experience in a clothing retail business
• can do attitude
• Excellent communication skills - the ability to read a customers level of service required
• Computer literate -  Cloud based Point of sale, shopify, daily email communication, excel.
• Self Starter - motivated, independent, responsible and reliable 
• gift wrapping excellence

If you can imagine yourself in this role please send us an email letting us know why, with your resume attached and a little about your own philosophy and lifestyle.

Looking forward to meeting you

We will contact you for an interview within 3 days if you have the skills and appreciation of service we need.

Thank you for your time

Oku Den