Retail Operations Supervisor

Are you looking to progress your career with one of the leading global companies in visitor entertainment? Are you passionate about providing incredible and memorable guest experiences? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!

We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Retail Supervisor to join our team here at the Darling Harbour visitor attractions, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussauds Sydney.

 About the Role

 Working closely with the Commercial management team, you will oversee the daily operation of the retail outlets within the Darling Harbour Attractions. This role is focused on delivering an incredible guest experience & high quality products within our physical and digital retail stores. The success of this role is measured by maintaining financial and non-financial KPIs and promoting a great staff culture to achieve guest satisfaction and staff engagement targets. This role holds responsibility for the smooth daily operation of the commercial department and the delivery of on-going training, focusing on motivating staff to provide excellent customer service with every interaction.

 The role is a multi-skilled role, which will see the successful candidates working within all outlets across the Darling Harbour attractions. The role will see you acting as an ambassador for not only SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE and Madame Tussauds Sydney but all Merlin attractions in Sydney including Sydney Tower Eye.

About Us

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 130 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year. Why do we do it? For the love of FUN!!!

This is a great opportunity to take your career to a new level and work for one of the world’s best known attraction brands. So, if you are a team player who is vibrant and passionate about delivering exceptional experiences in a great company and a team who love what we do, we want to hear from you!

 The ideal candidate will have a passion for guest experience with a focus on keeping it fun! You will be proactive in your approach to customer service with a positive attitude towards interaction with our guests and upselling techniques. You will understand retail, with health & safety top of mind.

 The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail and be driven by delivering the best product to our guests through an engaged & highly motivated team environment. You will be an expert at prioritization & delegation in situations that demand fast service & managing various expectations of internal & external customers. Get in touch with your creative side with product and display merchandising. Previous experience in a similar role is ideal, but a desire to work in the entertainments & tourism industry is essential.

 The successful candidate will have some experience in staff coaching and be able to deliver constructive feedback to employees of varying ages & abilities. You will be proactive in your approach to training and have demonstrated experience in guest recovery situations. The role will require weekend and weekday coverage.

 Successful candidates may be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check.

The base hourly rate is $29.82 and other benefits include:

• Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
• Birthday leave and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
• Autonomy to introduce disruptive thinking in your profession
• Global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career
• Being part of a business built on FUN