Retail Runner
Job Description:
Role Purpose
To support the retail sales team in delivering an efficient and positive client experience by assisting with store preparation, merchandise movement, visual presentation and day-to-day retail service.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the retail team in delivering an optimal client experience.
- Prepare and maintain fitting rooms between clients.
- Prepare new items and deliveries for display on the shop floor.
- Assist with labelling and organising merchandise.
- Support visual merchandising activities.
- Maintain the overall ambience and presentation of the store.
- Ensure service stations are adequately stocked.
- Transport merchandise between inventory and the shop floor as required.
- Respond promptly to customer requests and communicate them to the appropriate sales associate.
- Coordinate with the sales team to support efficient customer service.
- Adhere to company safety and security policies and procedures.
- Report accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to the Retail Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Performance Areas
- Quality and efficiency of retail support
- Store and fitting-room readiness
- Merchandise availability and movement
- Store presentation and ambience
- Responsiveness to customer and sales-team needs
- Adherence to safety and security procedures
- Teamwork and reliability
Requirements
- Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE).
- 1–2 years' experience in a similar retail or customer-service support role.
- No specific technical skills required.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise work effectively.
- Strong organisation, planning and coordination skills.
Behavioural Competencies
- Organised and well-composed.
- Professional in attitude and appearance.
- Strong team player.
- Demonstrates good judgement.
- Friendly and approachable personality.
Key Stakeholders
Internal: Retail Admin, Retail Sales Assistants, Floor Supervisor, Retail Sales Lead, Product & Strategy Team, Marketing Team, Facility Officer, HR/Admin, Art Curator, Retail Manager, Inventory Manager and Inventory Officer.
External: None.