If you'd like to join the Zulu & Zephyr journey and you believe you can contribute to our team in a positive and innovative way, we would love to hear from you.
Zulu & Zephyr is owned and operated by a small team of creatives offering an all-encompassing wardrobe – from casual denim, luxury knitwear, signature swim and sophisticated holiday resort wear.
The Zulu & Zephyr culture is unique — we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational, attracting like-minded individuals, who are hard-working, passionate and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
A brand of authenticity and integrity – we believe in equal opportunity, seeking diverse and talented team members. If you’re interested in a long-term career and would like to join the Zulu & Zephyr journey, please review the current opportunities available below.
Zulu & Zephyr is headquartered in Byron Bay, Australia.
We are searching for an exceptional senior sales associate to join the team at our Bondi Beach flagship.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships, and extensive experience in reaching and exceeding sales targets. You will currently be working in or have previous experience in a fashion retail sales role, show exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working in a team environment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBLIES:
- Driving sales to deliver weekly/monthly/annual sales targets
- Maintaining a high level of customer service that demonstrates repeat client sales and client brand loyalty
- Carrying out of store-operating standards
- Maintaining company policy and procedure
- Support the store managers to coordinate and uphold loss prevention strategies
- Maintaining the highest level of store presentation standards
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Comprehensive understanding of swim and RTW fashion in the Australian marketplace, including pricing, competitor brands, competitor retailers, influential brands and local demographics.
- Ability to meet sales targets
- The ability to develop and maintain client relationships
- The ability to work under pressure and be highly organised
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate clear decision making and problem solving skills
- 3-4 day a week availability
- Weekend availability
WE WILL OFFER YOU
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Generous staff discounts and benefits
- An opportunity to be part a part of a considered company with a focus on sustainability and changing the way we approach fashion
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a driven and dedicated individual who resonates with our brand culture and possesses the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to indi@zuluandzephyr.com
Join the Zulu & Zephyr team on a 12 month Maternity Leave Contract.
The role of the Merchandise Manager/Planner is to lead the merchandise strategy, buying and visual merchandise execution across Zulu & Zephyr ANZ & GLOBAL businesses.
The role involves developing and executing effective buying strategies to ensure the right product mixacross our DTC business, including online and brick-and-mortar stores. The Retail Merchandise Manager works closely with other departments to maximise profitability, optimise inventory levels, and meet the organisation's overall business objectives.
- Responsible for forecasting, planning, and managing inventory levels to maximise sales and profitability across all channels.
- Plan Zulu& Zephyr sales, stock levels, stock turn, margin and markdown and incorporating into annual budgeting process, to be signed off by GM.
- Undertake weekly projections to increase sales, margin, stock turn ensuring achievement of company budgets.
- Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive Zulu & Zephyr sales, inventory, profit and sell through objectives.
- Manage inventory by category within target across mainline, signatures, accessories and exclusives.
- In consultation with the design team, working on pre and in-season supply and demand trends and identifying market trends to capitalise on sales opportunities.
- Extensive pricing architecture research to help develop internal pricing structure and market knowledge of each product area.
- Identify pre and in-season opportunities based on weekly and monthly sales and inventory performance.
- Develop and execute various store rotation schedules for replenishments across all ZZ doors.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Previous experience in a similar leadership role is ideal.
- Proven ability to drive success through creative and commercial thinking.
- Understanding of the fashion lifestyle market, with the ability to interpret trends and build ranges to ensure brand cohesion.
- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude, including in-depth understanding of the Open-To-Buy and the financial metrics that drive it.
- Strong operational skills, experienced in executing plans to deliver real life results, managing teams and processes to get there.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and able to pivot and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Proficient computer literacy skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- Strong ability to analyse and review data.
What we offer:
- Embody the ZZ lifestyle with generous employee discounts, clothing allowances and regular sample sales.
- Headquartered in beautiful Byron Bay, Australia.
- An opportunity to be part a part of a considered company with a focus on sustainability and changing the way we approach fashion.
How to apply:
Please email your cover letter & CV to careers@zuluandzephyr.com
Interviews will commence as soon
as possible, with a start date at the end of October. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
