Retail Sales Assistant at Autopro - Gawler SA — Columbus
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This role is a full-time, in-store Retail Sales Assistant position at a physical Autopro location in Gawler, South Australia. It is entirely on-site and not suitable for digital nomads or remote workers — there is no remote, hybrid, or async component whatsoever.
The role requires a physical presence in the store during business hours, assisting customers face-to-face with automotive parts and accessories. Fixed shift scheduling and in-person customer service are core requirements, making location flexibility impossible.
For travellers considering a working holiday in Australia: this type of retail role can be a practical option. Australia's Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 or 462) allows eligible nationals aged 18–35 to work for the same employer for up to 6 months, which could fit a short-term stay. Gawler is a regional town roughly 45 minutes north of Adelaide — cost of living is relatively low compared to Sydney or Melbourne, which helps stretch a retail wage further.
If you're seeking a location-independent or remote-friendly role, this position is not a match. Instead, look for remote customer service, e-commerce support, or digital marketing roles that offer async flexibility and geographic independence.
Help Customers Get Road-Ready – Join the Autopro Family as a Sales Assistant!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Retail Sales Assistant at Autopro on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for providing support to our team and loyal customer base. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service as well as playing a key role in achieving store targets.
Autopro is Australia's oldest and largest independent automotive aftermarket parts and accessories retailer. Autopro stores form a major part of the local community. As local businesses, Autopro stores specialise in their local communities' unique needs by adding specialised ranges to their product offers.
What You'll Do
- Deliver exceptional customer service and product advice.
- Contribute to achieving store sales and performance targets.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented store environment.
- Assist with stock management, merchandising, and inventory control.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety practices.
About You
You're hands-on, customer-focused, and eager to learn. You'll also bring:
- Strong work ethic and organisational skills
- Previous experience in retail or customer service (preferred)
- A genuine passion for helping customers
- Basic computer literacy
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the business
You don't need to be a car expert or tick every box – we're looking for people who will embody Autopro Values and are passionate about great service, teamwork, and making a difference.
Why Join Autopro?
At Autopro, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members, and the communities we serve. In joining our team, you can access:
- Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
- Discounts across our products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
- Industry-leading policies to support your work/life balance
- Wellbeing support
We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that's fair, free from bias and accessible.
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