Multiple Job Types at Tree of Life

ABOUT US

A long time ago [early 1968] in a world that now seems a long way away, John and Wendy Borthwick set out from Sydney to hitch hike on the overland route [hippie trail] to India. They had a back pack each, two flimsy air mattresses and a few hundred dollars. They believed that luck would lead the way.

Up the east coast of Australia, across to Alice Springs and then in a container truck carrying paddlepops to Darwin. A light plane ride to East Timor, by jeep across the mountains to Dili [or Kupang?] and then by boat and fishing junk to Singapore. Up through Malaya sleeping on the floor of Thai Buddhist monasteries to Bangkok. A hop by Thai Airways via Rangoon to the teeming, steaming oven of humanity that was Calcutta. Naked, emaciated beggars, lepers with no noses, huge Brahmin bulls wandering the city streets...it was a rude awakening for our two young travellers.

But it was the beginning of a life long love affair with India. Several months and many hair raising adventures later, they found themselves back in Australia where someone told them about Meher Baba, at that time still living in India. Which they had just left.

In early 1969, now firm believers in Meher Baba, they joined in a partnership to begin a handcrafts store in Edgecliffe, Sydney called Meher Handcrafts. John set about making fringed leather mocassins, belts and sandals while Wendy sewed calico dresses and strung beads. Here they sold their first Lucknowy kurta shirt, a garment which is still going strong in Tree of Life today.

Their journey continued through babies and business with the many ups and downs and detours and roundabouts which life brings. John and Wendy began their own wholesale business 'White Cloud' in 1979.

Things were changing. But the business was always firmly based in India and its enchanting, colourful handcrafts and romantic, comfortable clothing.

In the early 90’s, the first Tree of Life store opened its doors in Balmain, Sydney. The idea was to appeal to the Bohemian spirit regardless of age, size, gender, religion etc. Gradually, the number of stores has increased. With the help of a wonderful team, the concept and design of the stores has evolved and been refined. But the product heartland remains India and its ancient tradition of decorative arts and crafts. And the clothing is always meant to reflect romance, to encourage freedom of expression and to provide comfort and self confidence.

Hence the name Tree of Life...a Tree to provide inspiration and beauty for one and all.

JOB NUMBER	LOCATION	ROLE
JOB-274	Campbelltown	Sales Consultant Casual
JOB-250	Campbelltown	Assistant Manager Full Time
JOB-279	Highpoint	Assistant Manager Full Time
JOB-502	Midland Gate	Sales Consultant Casual
JOB-556	Miranda	Store Manager
JOB-489	Northland	Assistant Manager Full Time
JOB-471	Robina	Assistant Manager Full Time
JOB-470	Robina	Store Manager
JOB-535	Rouse Hill	Sales Consultant Casual
JOB-423	Toowoomba	Sales Consultant Casual

Jobs in Sydney (NSW) : Full Time Sales Assistant/In Store VM at General Pants Co. store

• Are you the one who disrupts the average?
• Do you love being part of a team?
• Are you genuine and straight-up?
• Do you deliver the unexpected?

As one of Australia's largest and most influential retailers, General Pants Co. exists to disrupt the average and bring together the best global trends and fashion to inspire young-blooded individuals.

We are looking for a passionate, driven person to join our retail teams as a Full Time Sales Assistant/In Store Visual Merchandiser at our General Pants Co. store.

This hands-on creative role will see you continuously set the highest standards of visual presentation, interact with customers and help create the unique store experience that is General Pants.

To be successful in this position you will need to:

• Have proven visual merchandising skills and "outside the box" creative thinking
• Have a thorough understanding of how VM drives sales;
• Lead our Sales team through instore merchandising changes;
• Ensure that Head Office VM directions are communicated to our sales team and implemented in store; and
• Work with Head Office VM team to deliver on broader GP Co. merchandising initiatives and activities.
• If selling and being part of a creative team comes naturally to you and you have a passion for customers, the latest trends and achieving results, then why not join our GP Co. team .

This key role will see you interact with customers and create the unique store experience that is General Pants.

If this inspires you… and you have a natural creative flair, a passion for merchandising and latest trends and the skills for exceeding sales targets, then apply now!

Location:	NSW - Sydney - Miranda
Position No:	812086
Work Type:	Permanent Full time
Closing Date:	27 May 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time