Sales Assistant & Retail

Al-Futtaim Automotive; Dubai; On-site; AED 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Dubai seeks a Sales Assistant to enhance customer experience and achieve sales targets. This role involves maintaining store standards, greeting customers, and executing operational duties. Candidates should have a High School Degree and at least one year of retail experience, as well as strong customer focus and effective communication skills. Join our team to uphold values of respect and excellence while contributing to a positive shopping environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus to create a welcoming environment.
• Effective communication skills for customer interaction.
• Ability to lift stock and maintain stamina.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness and organization.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales targets.
• Participate in market hall inventories.
• Greet customers and provide assistance.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 175254

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role

The Sales Assistant plays a crucial role in generating sales and delivering a positive customer experience within the market hall area. This role involves supporting operational duties as assigned by the shopkeeper, such as product arrangement and maintaining the sales floor. Success in this role is measured by achieving sales targets, participating in inventories, and adhering to company policies. The Sales Assistant must work collaboratively within the sales team, embodying a friendly and engaging personality and maintaining professionalism while interacting with customers.

What You Will Do

• Maintain store standards and cleanliness to ensure a sparkling clean and organized environment.
• Represent a positive attitude toward the merchandise, the brand, and the company.
• Complete all operational duties assigned by the shopkeeper, including arranging products and maintaining the sales floor.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales targets.
• Participate in all market hall inventories.
• Attend all store meetings and related functions.
• Adhere to designated work schedule and be punctual.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively with peers and management to accomplish duties.
• Follow IKEA policies and procedures meticulously.
• Create a positive first impression for customers with an energetic attitude and adherence to the dress code.
• Greet customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile.
• Provide customers with current and relevant information to enhance their shopping experience.
• Ensure accurate recording of sales transactions and maintain sales reports.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong customer focus and ability to create a welcoming environment.
• Adherence to Al-Futtaim and IKEA values.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical fitness to lift stock and maintain stamina during long hours.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• High School Degree is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience.
• Proficiency in verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift certain products and stand for a minimum of 8 hours.

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