Sales Assistant - Fashion Retail

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 7,100 - 9,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Hands-on experience

Stylish boutique

Opportunity for more hours

Friendly team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sales Assistant for a fashion boutique in Kimberley, South Africa. You will greet customers, offer styling advice, and help them choose merchandise while processing transactions on the POS in a stylish, welcoming environment.

The part-time role emphasizes excellent communication, a passion for fashion, reliability, and teamwork. A Saturday-friendly schedule and employee discounts add to the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is advantageous.
• A genuine passion for fashion and a good sense of style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and customer-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Basic math skills for sales transactions.
• Flexibility to work part-time hours, including Saturdays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weight.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn about products and sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers on the sales floor, offering personalized styling advice and product information.
• Assist customers in selecting merchandise and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Restock merchandise, ensure product availability, and organize displays.
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and issues with professionalism.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, and merchandising new arrivals.
• Keep the store clean, tidy, and welcoming at all times.
• Stay informed about current fashion trends and store promotions.
• Contribute positively to team collaboration and store goals.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-regarded fashion boutique known for its curated selection of contemporary clothing and accessories, is seeking a vibrant and sales-driven Sales Assistant to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for fashion, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience. You will be responsible for assisting customers, managing sales transactions, maintaining store presentation, and contributing to the overall success of the boutique. This is a fantastic part-time opportunity to gain valuable experience in the fashion retail industry in a friendly and stylish environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers on the sales floor, offering personalized styling advice and product information.
• Assist customers in selecting merchandise and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Restock merchandise, ensure product availability, and organize displays.
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and issues with professionalism.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, and merchandising new arrivals.
• Keep the store clean, tidy, and welcoming at all times.
• Stay informed about current fashion trends and store promotions.
• Contribute positively to team collaboration and store goals.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is advantageous, especially in fashion.
• A genuine passion for fashion and a good sense of style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and customer-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Basic math skills for sales transactions.
• Flexibility to work part-time hours, including Saturdays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weight.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn about products and sales techniques.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of 70 R per hour , totaling approximately 72000 R per annum for part-time hours.
• Significant employee discount on fashion merchandise.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fashion retail.
• Work in a stylish boutique environment in Kimberley .
• Potential for increased hours or full-time opportunities based on performance.
• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.