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Casual Sales Assistant - Pacific Fair

4/7/2026

The Sales Assistant is responsible for providing personalized 1:1 customer service and acting as a brand ambassador to ensure a memorable shopping experience. They also support the store team with daily operations, including visual merchandising, store cleanliness, and achieving sales targets.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands globally. With over 500 stores across a number of territories throughout Europe and South East Asia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest products from the very best brands. In 2017 JD Sports expanded into the Australian market and you can now find us at Melbourne Central, Parramatta, Miranda and Pacific Fair. We inspire our people to reach for higher levels of performance. To achieve these standards, we only recruit the best! All employees are highly skilled, self-motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition. We encourage our people to constantly seek ways to improve our business. This means challenging the way we merchandise, sell and manage the business, being creative and forward thinking in suggesting alternative solutions. Problems are solved and opportunities seized by people from all levels of the organisation, working together.
About the Role

WHO ARE WE 

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. 

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion.   

In 2017, JD Sports launched in Australia and New Zealand and has since grown to over 70+ stores. We now operate across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with exciting plans for continued expansion. 

Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers. To bring this to life, we offer access to the biggest brands, the best products and a memorable experience that sets us apart. 

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind. It's an attitude and a way of challenging the norm. We don’t conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. 

We’re seeking energetic, focused, and passionate individuals to join our team. 

THE ROLE 

This role is rostered across Thursday to Sunday at minimum with varying shift times. By applying, you’re confirming your availability to work across these days. 

At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As a Casual Sales Assistant, your mission is to provide exceptional customer service that creates a memorable shopping experience and a lasting positive connection to our brand. 
A Sales Assistant at JD is energetic, genuine and customer-focused, offering personalised assistance to our customers who have come seeking the best products and biggest brands. 

As a Sales Assistant you are responsible for, but not limited to: 

  • Act as a brand ambassador, always showing positivity and professionalism 
  • Gain and maintain up to date product knowledge to best assist our customers 
  • Provide personalised 1:1 customer service 
  • Assist customers with all queries and process sales 
  • Work in collaboration with the wider Management and store team to achieve KPI’s and targets 
  • Support wider team with ad hoc tasks, including VM set up, store cleanliness and presentation etc. 
  • Escalate any customer complaints to management 
  • Consistently complete any mandatory training relevant to product, policy & procedure etc 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

  • Customer service experience within retail, hospitality or like industry 
  • Ability to provide excellent service and go above & beyond 
  • Passionate about sports fashion or has a knowledge of key brands 
  • A positive can-do attitude and ability to work as a team 
  • Thrives in a fast paced, ever-changing environment 
  • Enthusiastic to overcome challenges and learn new skills 
  • Strong communication skills, someone who thrives through engagement with customers and team work 
  • Ability to multi-task 
  • Flexibility to work across various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

  • Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market   
  • Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career  
  • Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre   
  • Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family  
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions   
  • One month paid parental leave for full-time employees   

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.   

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.      

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.       

Please note, be applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.   

Key Skills
Customer serviceCommunicationProduct knowledgeSalesTeamworkMulti-taskingVisual merchandisingProblem solvingAdaptability
Categories
RetailCustomer Service & SupportSalesSports & Recreation
Benefits
Staff discountEmployee assistance programMental health supportPaid parental leave
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