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Outside Sports is growing, come and grow with us!

Do you want to work with a team of sports enthusiasts in a growing company? Outside Sports is for you! We are always looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our teams.

 

Positions Currently Available 

Work efficiency, customer service and e commerce fulfilment - Outside Sport Wanaka

  • Wanaka
  • Full time
  • $29.99 per hour
  • Job position published on the 2nd September 2024, we will accept applications until the 16th September 2024

About Outside Sports 

We stock New Zealand most comprehensive range of the best outdoor brands in the world including Patagonia, The North Face, Arcteryx, Icebreaker, Mons Royale, Picture, Spyder, Schoffel, Fjallraven, Yeti, Scott, Avanti, Atomic, Dynastar, Faction, Head, Rossignol, ON, La Sportiva, Asics, and many, many more. 

There are six locations in Queenstown (2), Wanaka (2), Te Anau and Tekapo catering to locals and people visiting from all over the world. 

In Queenstown and Wānaka we have a full range of bikes and winter snow hardware, soft goods and clothing, plus snow and bike rentals supported by state-of-the-art workshop facilities. All stores have a great range of kit for hiking or running on our local trails.  

We consider that we run the best software packages for type of business :- our  Shopify Plus, Lightspeed, Vend, Marsello, and Bike Rental Manager.

Details of the role 

THE ERGONOMICS ROLE : WORK EFFICIENCY AND DEVELOPMENT

• Work process improvement : work on all the process (warranty, online orders, inventory, …) in order to make the company process efficient. Customers and staff’s satisfaction is the heart of your job.

• Workplace display : study and improve the workplace so it is more efficient for every person working in the company.

• You are an open ear and help in any request from the workers in order to improve physic and mental health at work.

 

THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLE

• Respond to all customer enquiries via phone, online chats and our platforms;

• Ensure the highest levels of customer service are delivered at all times;

• Give customers a positive experience managing their requests about our products, our services and online orders;

• Enforce Outside Sport’s returns policy in a positive, helpful way;

• Receive any customer complaint with positivity and concern: a complaint handled well will convert the customer into a lifelong partner;

• Ensure the company is always presented in a positive light.

 

THE E-COMMERCE FULFILMENT ROLE

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

• Efficiently pick items from the store and pack items securely according to packing guidelines and quality standards;

• Verify the accuracy of orders and ensure they are complete before shipment;

• Collaborate with the other branches to fulfil the orders in the fastest and best way;

• Manage the exchange and return requests;

• Use of shipping software to create shipping labels, use of Shopify to fulfil orders;

 

Requirements :

• Degree level in Ergonomic, Work’s Hygiene and Health, or similar
• Preferable (but not mandatory) use of or similar software to mock up the displays of the store 
• Strong proficiency using rental software such BRM
• Strong proficiency using till software such Lightspeed
• Preferable customer service background in your previous work experiences
• Ability to work independently an collaboratively in a fast-paced environment using your own initiative

The hours that you will work in this role will be typically around 40 hours per week. 

Applicants must be flexible with working hours and available to work on weekends as our business is operating 365 days per year. 

You must be able to work in New Zealand legally or hold a current work visa. 

How to Apply 

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Send your CV and covering letter letting us know why you will be a great fit for this amazing opportunity info@outsidesports.co.nz 

Key Facts

  • Founded in 1995: more than 25 years of outdoor adventure sports

  • Five specialized outdoor sports shops across South Island, New Zealand

  • Over 200 worldwide quality brands

  • Wide product ranges with over 10 000 references

  • Open 7 days a week all year round

  • Bike & Snow Rentals and Workshops & boot fitting services

 

Why Work at Outside Sports?
At Outside Sports, we love and live for everything outdoors-related and we are located on the doorsteps of the best adventure playgrounds in New Zealand.

With now over 25 years of experience, 5 successful shops across South Island and a constant growing online business, we are always looking ahead for the next challenges - both at work and outside.

Outside Sports is one of New Zealand’s leading outdoor retailers with an extensive set of summer and winter operations and a catalogue of over 10,000 references and 200 brands continuously expanding.

We offer a fun, stimulating and motivating environment with various employment positions and great professional opportunities.

About Us
We love mountain adventures, just like you! Outside Sports is the home of New Zealand's favourite family of adventure lovers. People from all over the world come to us for the pick of the world’s finest brands and guidance from experts who follow their passion in the Southern Lakes mountain playground that we call home. 

Currently in a growth phase we have recently opened our sixth store in Tekapo and we have invested in upgrading our online presence to the latest software including Shopify Plus, Vend, Marsello and Bike Rental Manager.

Our Company Values
Passion: We are driven by the enthusiasm for the mountains and the great outdoors and believe in what we do.

Innovation: We are constantly in the search for the next brand of product with the latest leading-edge technologies and designs to improve the outside experience for our customer.

Creativity: We believe that every role is a vital contribution to our company’s success this is why everyone’s idea, inspiration and vision are involved.

Expertise: We are dedicated to providing you professional, excellent service and enjoy sharing our knowledge as well as experience of our beloved local and beyond playgrounds.

Staff Benefits
- Staff discounts
- Special rates on various activities
- Professional training
- Several shifts options
- Athletes sponsorships
- And much more…

If you have great energy, have a genuine active love of the outdoors and would like to join one of our like-minded friendly team, then come and join the Outside Sports Family!

Just send us an email at info@outsidesports.co.nz with your CV, cover letter and any other relevant info to help us understand why you’re the right person for the job, or pop into one of our five stores – Queenstown Airport, Queenstown City Centre, Wanaka, Te Anau and Tekapo.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your passions, adventures and how your values align with our mission.

 

Queenstown Applications to Judy Knight

 

judy@outsidesports.co.nz

Wanaka Applications to Darren Grimmett

 

darren@outsidesports.co.nz

 

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