About Buckle.

Since its birth in 1922, Buckle has undergone numerous transitions that have made the company what it is today. 

We are Australia’s largest clothing accessories manufacturer, continuing to produce Australian made products and delivering them around the world. We are famous for our leather belts and braces, supplying over 1200 quality independent retailers as well as Myer, David Jones, The Iconic and Zalora. Our business is built on long lasting relationships with its customers.

Most Australians have owned a Buckle accessory making it a staple in the Australian accessory industry. 

Position Summary and Responsibilities.

This is an entry level role, ideal for a candidate looking to start their career. 

The below list gives detail as to what you can expect to achieve out of this role:

• To assist the Brand Manager to deliver marketing, brand and communications across the board, including, but not limited to, co-developing social media content and calendars, photography of samples and archival project;
• To assist with the distribution and development of catalogues, price lists, sell sheets and presenters;
• To set up retailer accounts to use our B2B wholesale platform, Salesnet. Assist these accounts and educate them to use the platform as needed;
• To facilitate the distribution of labelled product samples to our sales team and agents;
• To monitor, manage and distribute all emails arriving in sales@buckle.com.au electronic mailbox. This includes a simple acknowledgement confirming receipt of email (we do not want this to be automated, as occasionally there are questions within these types of emails);
• To answer all incoming calls in a professional manner – become the first point of call within our business;
• To answer all enquiries relating to products and order status, including taking new orders over the phone. Furthermore, if unable to assist, direct phone calls to personnel within the business;
• To distribute a hard copy of all orders received via our group email account to our Fulfilment Coordinator;
• To facilitate the start of the returns process – collecting information and documenting RA (returns authority) number so that when order is returned, our Fulfilment Coordinator will have a reference of it;
• To assist the Fulfilment Coordinator with order entry, during days of high order volume (i.e. Iconic sale campaigns, Christmas peak periods); and
• To assist the Director, Product Manager and Brand Manager with adhoc tasks as required.

Competencies and experience required.

• Ability to work under limited supervision 
• Entry level position – some office experience is desired
• Self driven and hungry for success 
• Well presented and professional 
• Open minded and willing to learn
• Respectful, punctual and reliable
• Positive, “half glass full” attitude
• Able to communicate effectively to both external and internal stakeholders 
• Competent across Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Exposure to Canva, Mailchimp and/or Adobe Creative Suite advantageous

Qualifications required.

•  Year 10 High School Certificate (minimum) - this is an entry level position

Hours / remuneration.

• Full time loading: 38 hours per week
  • 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday
  • 8.30am – 3.00pm, Friday
• NSW State Award: Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020 
  • $21.62-$25.00 / hour + super, depending on experience

Role location.

• Stanmore, NSW
• You must be able to work from the office: due to the nature of the role (i.e. answering phone calls, etc) we are unable to facilitate working from home.

Other benefits.

• Close to public transport – buses and train line
• Parking available onsite
• Friendly and well-experienced team / vibrant work environment
• Entry level role, suitable for a high school leaver, with no or limited office experience. 
• Mentor assigned and in-house training provided.
• Immediate start, or up to 4 weeks notice, can be offered to the right candidate

Next steps.

• Please submit BOTH your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should give us an idea about who you are (and plus it will assess how well you can communicate!), whilst your resume is more about your personal achievements and disclosing any work experience you may have had. 
• Please only apply if you have the legal right to work in Australia.
• You will only be contacted should your application be shortlisted.
• Should you be shortlisted, your first interview will be held over Zoom and if successful, a second final interview will be held in person at our Stanmore office.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
  
  
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  
  
• Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
  
  
• How would you rate your English language skills?
  
  
• What's your highest level of education?