Careers

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The Party People has over 25,000 products on range and we love to have fun! The Party People has the largest market share of the party supplies industry online as well as Australia's Largest Party Store in Drummoyne. The company is rapidly growing with its dominance online and plans to open more stores.

The work environment is fun however as the market leader in the party supplies industry, our stores are extremely busy, complex and demanding.

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic people to join our team who will grow as the business continues to grow. If you're looking for just "another job", then this job is not for you. We are only looking for motivated & enthusiastic people that have a genuine interest and passion for the party industry to join our already awesome team.

Every role in our business is extremely complex and requires a hardworking individual that thrives in a busy workplace. We understand that this is not for everyone and if it's not you, please do not apply. We are the market leader but we operate as a small agile business so the desired applicant must be able to multi task and get their hands dirty since no task is too big or too small for any staff member.

 

Roles Available (full details below);

  • Trainee Assistant Manager
  • Retail Assistant
  • Balloons Decorator


Recruitment Process

  • Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
  • As you can imagine, we get inundated with thousands of applicants trying to call and email us about their application. So we apologise in advance but we cannot get back to every application.
  • Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted, please do not follow up your application by calling or emailing. If you have not been called within 2 weeks of applying you should assume you have not been successful.
  • Please do not call us with questions about the role, if you have a question, please apply and if you get a call to discuss the role you can ask questions at that time.

 

Trainee Assistant Manager Role

We are looking for an applicant to start as a retail assistant with aspirations of be a manager at Australia's largest party store. While this is an entry level role we will accept applications from experienced store managers and eager beaver trainees. The role is full time.

This role is essentially picking and packing internet orders and servicing instore customers. You would ideally be a gun at this and as a result you will take on managerial responsibilities to assist the store manager.

Below is a list of activities that the store manager performs and if successful in the role you will assist the store manager with these;

  • Opening, Closing and Cash Up
  • Serve customers in the store
  • Supporting the team to service customers and answer customer phone calls.
  • Manage Staff rosters and time sheets for up to 20 staff.
  • General store upkeep and management.
  • Report to store manager and/or operations manager.
  • Working most Saturdays and sundays with a total of 5 days per week.
  • Running the daily operation of the store like it's your own business.
  • Pick and Pack internet orders in down time

Applicants must have;

  • Drivers Licence.
  • Be able to work full time
  • Be able to work either Saturdays or Sundays
  • Be able to work at our Drummoyne Store
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Internet
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Be fun!

 

Balloon Decorator Role

We are looking for an applicant to train as a balloon decorator. The role is full time and all training for this role will be on the job. 

This role is managing our balloon department and taking the lead in putting together customers balloon decorations. This role eventually leads to a managerial role as you will have multiple assistants to help you since stores generally have 2 decorators and on weekend there is sometime 4 assistants or even more depending on demand.

Some of the tasks the role involves;

  • Assisting customers with decorating ideas and colour options.
  • Serve customers in the store and over the phone.
  • Take customer balloon orders.
  • Making balloon decorations and centrepieces
  • Inflating helium balloons
  • Place orders for balloon decorating products from suppliers
  • Organise balloon pre-orders and have them ready for other sales staff to action
  • Coordinate weekend customer deliveries.
  • Drive the company van out to sites to decorate for clients.
  • Report to store manager.

Applicants must have;

  • Drivers Licence.
  • Be able to work full time
  • Be able to work Saturdays and some Sundays
  • Be able to work at our Drummoyne Store
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Floristry, interior design or some other prior decorating skills.
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Internet
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Be fun!


Retail Assistant

We have provided this additionally as an insight into the day to day operations for a trainee manager

The main focus of the role is serving customers in-store, fulfilling internet orders and performing deliveries as required. This role is casual or full time as we are filling multiple roles.

Some of the tasks the role involves;

  • Serve customers in the store.
  • Answer customer phone calls.
  • Pick internet orders
  • Contact customers to communicate any issues with their order.
  • Type notes onto the customer's order when you liaise with them.
  • Support other areas of the business where required such as helping to stock shelves, dispatch orders daily, assist with balloon orders etc.
  • Deliver stock between store or perform balloon / decor deliveries to venues.
  • And finally, have fun playing with all the crazy new products we source from all over the world!

Job Requirements

  • At least one of the following; Retail, Hospitality, Floristry, or Customer Service experience.
  • Work at least 3 days a week (weekdays or weekends)
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Internet
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Be able to work at our Drummoyne Store
  • Drivers licence mandatory.
  • Be fun!

 

 

Please email us with a resume via our Contact Us page and complete the following form;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoiMR0nAvgCwx8RioOG4DM0UJV_TD2XAdwkAyQbaN8Y1l4Eg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Good luck with your application!