With over 300 stores nationwide, The nextra™ Group is continuously in search of talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our great and ever growing team.  If you are friendly with a willingness to learn and possess excellent customer service skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Current Store Vacancies*

nextra Queen Street Mall Newsagency:

The team at nextra Queen Street Newsagency are looking to expand. Located up the George Street end of the Mall, the customer services roles are offering approx. 10+ hours per week. The position will include the following daily duties (but is not limited to):

• Engaging, serving and assisting customers;
• Money handling including EFTPOS and cash transactions;
• Maintaining, replenishing and merchandising stock and product displays;
• Responsible service of lotteries and other soft gambling product; and
• Opening tasks including OH&S, cleaning procedures and register balancing

Customer Service background is a must and although Newsagency experience would be beneficial, on-the-job training can be provided. Most importantly, management is looking for a reliable individual with a positive attitude and the enthusiasm to learn the role quickly. To apply, please use the form below to upload your CV, cover letter and any other required details or email nextraqueen@gmail.com Phone: (02) 9602 1412 or 0414 849 578

nextra Aspley Hypermarket, Aspley, QLD:

The team at nextra Aspley Hypermarket Hypermarket are looking to expand their team. Customer services roles are offering approx. 10+ hours per week. The position will include the following daily duties (but is not limited to):

• Engaging, serving and assisting customers;
• Money handling including EFTPOS and cash transactions;
• Maintaining, replenishing and merchandising stock and product displays;
• Responsible service of lotteries and other soft gambling product; and
• Opening tasks including OH&S, cleaning procedures and register balancing

Please feel free to upload your resume / CV / Expression of Interest online here, or email aspleynextra@gmail.com

news extra Gumdale, QLD:

news extra Gumdale currently have a position open for a Retail Assistant. The successful applicant must have the following:

• Available on Weekdays & alternative Weekends, working 20 – 25 hours per week.
• Knowledge of Lotto terminal operation will be viewed favourably.
•  Retail experience using computerised POS systems/cash registers would be viewed favourably.
• Be enthusiastic and a fast learner.
• Be honest, reliable and a genuine hard worker.
• Fast on your feet and able to work accurately at high speed.
• Able and willing to use ladders and work while standing for prolonged periods.
• Be creative and have a strong sense of personal initiative.
• Able to work alone and as part of a small team.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to: gumdale@nextra.com.au

nextra Mona Vale Newsagency, Mona Vale, NSW:

nextra Mona vale invites you to apply for a Permanent full time retail position which has recently become available. The customer service position includes counterwork and daily store maintenance duties, including but not limited to stock replenishment and merchandising responsibilities. Newsagency & Lotto experience is preferred.

The position would be required to work in a full time capacity from 7-3pm. Only successful applications will be contacted for an interview. Please forward your resume and/or interest to cal3620@bigpond.net.au, marked to the attention of Jeff Johnson, or call 0415 408 533.

nextra Yeppoon, Capricorn Coast, QLD:

Full Time Junior Shop Assistant nextra Yeppoon, located on the Capricorn Coast QLD, are searching for an enthusiastic, customer-service driven Junior Shop Assistant to fill a Full Time Position. A ‘day in the life’ of our successful applicant might include (but not limited to):

-Engaging, serving and assisting customers;

– Money handling including EFTPOS and cash transactions;

– Maintaining, replenishing and merchandising stock and product displays;

– Responsible service of lotteries and other soft gambling product; and – Opening tasks including OH&S, cleaning procedures and register balancing The ideal candidate will be: – Positive and possess a ‘can-do’ attitude;

– A quick learner with a desire to grow within the role;

– Confident and passionate about greeting cards, gift-giving and making our customer’s day a little brighter. If this sounds like you, please forward your application clearly outlining how you fit the criteria of our ideal candidate to admin@nextrayeppoon.com.au

nextra Norton Plaza, Leichardt, NSW

A casual employment opportunity is now open at nextra Norton Plaza, Leichardt, NSW for a well-presented, enthusiastic, and customer-service-driven retail assistant. With availability across one (1) to two (2) days per week, including some weekend work, successful applicants will need to possess basic computer abilities and exceptional customer service skills that engage customers with courtesy and professionalism at all times.

Retail/Newsagency experience would be viewed favourably however confidence to learn and work with minimal supervision is vital; all else can be taught! Only successful applications will be contacted for an interview.

Please feel free to upload your resume / CV / Expression of Interest online here, email nortonplaza@nextra.com.au or apply in-store.

news extra Kirrawee, South Sydney, NSW:

news extra Kirrawee is seeking enthusiastic, customer-service driven and product-focused retail sales assistants. We have Part-Time (10-15 hours) positions available.

Job description – Daily duties of successful applicants may include (but are not limited to):

– Engaging, serving, and assisting customers both professionally and efficiently.

– Handling payments including EFTPOS and Cash registers

– Maintaining, replenishing and merchandising of stock and product displays

– Responsible service of lotteries and other soft gambling product

– Opening tasks including OH&S cleaning procedures and register balancing. Applicants Applicants with newsagency retail experience and Lotto Skills are preferred. Applicants must also have daytime availability for full days on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday’s. Only successful applications will be contacted for an interview. Submit your resume / CV with full availability by the submission form below or to svnews@optusnet.com.au

Current Head Office Vacancies

Part-Time / Casual Product Co-Ordinator’s (NSW) x 2

About Us: Proudly Australian owned and operated, our franchise brand represents over 300+ Newsagency retail outlets across Australia. Since its inception, The nextra™ Group has strategically worked to build two strong and recognizable brands. From Head Office through to the individual outlets, our aim is to create a fun and service orientated environment for our end-customers whilst representing value and variety. Supported by our solid product offering and prime positioning, combined with year-round marketing and promotional activities, we are committed to delivering the end customer a unique card and gift offering. From stationery to lotteries, greeting cards to homewares and gifts, we are a ‘World in a Shop’. With an outstanding franchise system that holds distinctive competencies in the areas of marketing, product negotiations, and business management, we aim to provide complete support to each individual Franchise Member, encouraging them to develop a strong and profitable retail outlet in their local community.

About the Role: Opportunities exist for highly motivated and passionate gift-and-greeting-card enthusiasts to fulfill our multi-faceted Product Co-Ordinator positions; from sourcing products from preferred suppliers and merchandising store product displays to delivering cost-saving initiatives, providing a point of contact for store managers and staff skill development. This role is primarily focused on engaging our individual member/franchise outlets, across all product and merchandising initiatives, including product selection and placement, whilst training and motivating on the ground staff, equipping them with the skills to create a sustainable merchandising plan in store. You will be a crucial member of our small team of product development, procurement and supply-chain specialists. Reporting to the General Manager, this position offers opportunities for intrastate and interstate travel. We appreciate you need the flexibility to meet your study needs and that this may change from time to time. We are happy to work with you to make sure both our priorities and deadlines are met efficiently and effectively as possible.

Other duties may include:

• Act as the primary point of reference for franchisees, providing customer service support, resolving general queries and service their account i.e. sampling, costing and order development.

• Implement and maintain national promotional campaigns in stores

• Suggest new products from preferred suppliers and assess sales performance of in-store ranges with store owners/managers

• Assist and maintain general in-store merchandising

• Assist with the development and rollout of product promotions • Liaising and coordinating with suppliers and follow up on available ranges

• Train, manage and motivate staff in all key areas of merchandising and store presentation • Be available for new store set-ups and openings both in the region and interstate

• Provide day-to-day, ‘on the ground’ assistance to the General Managers and office team to ensure effective b2b communications

• Maximise sales and profit for the franchisees and in turn the business as a whole

• Meet set KPIs and Company objectives

About You: We are looking for motivated and driven self-starters who have a creative flair and love for fashioning visual delight out of everyday products. Experience in a similar gift-retailing/merchandising role would be viewed favorably but is not necessary as on-the-job training will be initially provided. Enthusiasm for learning, backed by a creative mindset and an appreciation for small business/retail markets is a must to make training effective. As you will be working out-of-the-office and on-the-road, your planning and communication skills should be outstanding, showing the ability to prioritise tasks. You will have the integrity, resilience, and determination to drive improvement throughout the process. You will be both hands-on in your approach and strategic in your thinking, fostering strong and transparent relationships, all with a professional and courteous manner.

Other Requirements:

• Have at least intermediate Outlook, Excel and Word skills

• Must possess full Australian working rights

• Must have a current Drivers License, good driving record and own car.

How to Apply: If you have the necessary skills and experience to perform this role and you are an enthusiastic team player with what it takes to make a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you! Please send the below 2 documents to careers@nextra.com.au:

• Your full CV containing your employment history and contact details of 2 referees; and

• A one page cover letter, addressed to the General Manager, explaining the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to our team, and why you wish to work at Nextra Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Screening and interviewing may take place before the advertised closing date.

Visual Merchandiser (NSW) Proudly Australian owned and operated, our franchise brand represents over 300+ Newsagency retail outlets across Australia.

Since its inception, The nextra™ Group has strategically worked to build two strong and recognizable brands. From Head Office through to the individual outlets, our aim is to create a fun and service orientated environment for our end-customers whilst representing value and variety. Supported by our solid product offering and prime positioning, combined with year-round marketing and promotional activities, we are committed to delivering the end customer a unique card and gift offering. From stationery to lotteries, greeting cards to homeware and gifts, we are a ‘World in a Shop’. With an outstanding franchise system that holds distinctive competencies in the areas of marketing, product negotiations and business management, The nextra™ Group aims to provide complete support to each individual franchise Member, encouraging them to develop a strong and profitable retail outlet in their local community.

About the Role: Several opportunities exist for experienced and highly motivated Visual Merchandiser/s to take on the challenge of driving in-store initiatives in NSW. Offering the flexibility of a full time or part time capacity, the position calls for passionate, gift-and-greeting-card enthusiasts to join our head office team. The position will work closely with other Head Office team members in marketing and administration and is responsible for working in-store or by virtual means with the individual member outlets to implement and drive effective management of merchandising campaigns whilst training and motivating on the ground staff, equipping them with the skills to create a sustainable merchandising plan in store. The position may include some inter/intra-state travel.

Other duties may include:

– Implement and maintain national promotional campaigns in stores

– Assessing sales performance of ranges in conjunction with the store owner/manager

– Assist and maintain general in-store merchandising

– Assist with development and rollout of product promotions

– Liaise with Buyers on slow moving lines

– Suggest new products to Store Owners/Managers from an extensive list of preferred suppliers

– Train, manage and motivate staff in all key areas of merchandising and store presentation

– Provide customer service support – Provide day to day assistance to the General Manager to ensure smooth operations in store

– Be available for new store set-ups and openings both in the region and interstate

– Maximise sales and profit for the store and in turn the business as a whole

– Meet set KPIs and Company objectives

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

– Previous experience will be viewed favorably in Newsagency / gift retailing or in an all-encompassing, multi-site, merchandising role

– In-depth understanding of the retail market

– Exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal form

– Ability to lead from the front with passion for motivating and growing others

– Ability to work autonomously

– Ability to multitask at a fast pace

– A can-do attitude with a team orientated outcome

– Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills

– A professional and courteous demeanour

Apply now by emailing your cover letter and resume to Danielle Johnston, GM – Marketing, Product & Admin, at careers@nextra.com.au

*nextra™ and news extra™ newsagencies are independently owned and operated. Staff will be employed directly by the Franchise Owner, and independent of Head Office.  By submitting your application via this website, you agree to your personal information being shared with the Owner/Manager of the store/s specified in your application and stored at both the Head Office and the specified sites for a maximum of three (3) months.

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