Sales Assistant - Store Service and Sales

AlFuttaim; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Retail is hiring a Sales Assistant in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Retail industry to generate sales while delivering a welcoming and efficient in-store experience. The opportunity combines customer engagement, product assistance, fitting room service, checkout support, visual presentation, and daily store upkeep.

The role is suited to an energetic retail professional who can communicate effectively with customers while maintaining high standards of organization and presentation.

Qualifications

• High School Degree.
• 1-2 years of retail sales experience.
• Ability to use CAD packages such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator, or Photoshop to create visuals.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform some heavy lifting and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with an energetic, approachable manner.
• Provide product information and assist purchasing decisions.
• Support fitting rooms, checkout, and cash wrap duties.
• Maintain store cleanliness and visual presentation.
• Contribute to housekeeping and merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Customer engagement

Product communication

Add-on selling

Fitting room assistance

Cash wrap service

Customer database handling

Store housekeeping

Visual presentation

Basic visual merchandising

Strong interpersonal skills

Good verbal communication

Education

High School Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Sales Assistant - Store Service and Sales Job Snapshot

Role: Sales Assistant Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Retail Function: Sales-Retail Experience: 1-2 years of retail sales experience Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Al-Futtaim Retail is hiring a Sales Assistant in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Retail industry to generate sales while delivering a welcoming and efficient in-store experience. The opportunity combines customer engagement, product assistance, fitting room service, checkout support, visual presentation, and daily store upkeep. The role is suited to an energetic retail professional who can communicate effectively with customers while maintaining high standards of organization and presentation.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Retail Function: Sales-Retail Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Context

The Sales Assistant contributes to both commercial performance and the quality of the customer journey. Daily responsibilities involve welcoming shoppers, providing useful product information, supporting purchase decisions, and completing assigned operational duties. Maintaining an organized and visually appealing store is equally important. The role requires consistent attention to housekeeping, customer-facing areas, fitting rooms, and the cash wrap while supporting the standards established by store management.

Customer Experience

• Welcome customers promptly with an energetic and approachable manner.
• Maintain the required professional appearance and dress standards.
• Create a positive first impression when customers enter the store.
• Engage naturally with shoppers throughout their visit.
• Provide relevant assistance based on individual customer needs.
• Thank customers sincerely when they leave the store.
• Encourage customers to return through positive service interactions.

Product Assistance and Sales

Provide customers with current and relevant information about available products to support informed purchasing decisions. The Sales Assistant will actively contribute to sales performance by responding to customer requirements, maintaining product awareness, and identifying suitable opportunities for additional sales.

Fitting Room Service

• Assist customers using fitting room facilities.
• Provide timely follow-up when further assistance is required.
• Maintain a service-focused approach throughout the fitting room experience.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to recommend additional products.
• Support an efficient transition from product selection to purchase.

Cash Wrap Service

Deliver efficient service at the cash wrap while maintaining an orderly checkout environment. Responsibilities include offering gift cards, capturing required customer information in the database, and ensuring the cash wrap remains clean and ready to serve customers.

Store Standards and Presentation

• Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
• Complete housekeeping duties assigned by store management.
• Keep customer-facing areas presentable throughout trading hours.
• Support established visual presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness around the cash wrap and other assigned areas.
• Help ensure the store remains welcoming and ready for customers.

Required Skills

• Retail sales.
• Customer service.
• Customer engagement.
• Product communication.
• Add-on selling.
• Fitting room assistance.
• Cash wrap service.
• Customer database handling.
• Store housekeeping.
• Visual presentation.
• Basic visual merchandising.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal communication.
• AutoCAD.
• SketchUp.
• Illustrator.
• Photoshop.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Degree.
• 1-2 years of retail sales experience.
• Ability to use computer-aided design packages such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator, or Photoshop to create visuals and plans.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform some heavy lifting.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Customer-focused attitude with enthusiasm and energy.

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail operates across MENA and Southeast Asia and partners with international brands including IKEA, ACE, Marks and Spencer, and the Inditex Group. Its operations combine established retail businesses with continued investment in digital innovation, AI capabilities, customer experience, and loyalty platforms. Its workforce represents more than 100 nationalities across more than 10 countries, supporting Al-Futtaim Retail 's continued development across regional markets.