Retail Sales Assistant

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime potential

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Team environment

Retail experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Assistant for a customer-facing role in Welkom, Free State. You will greet shoppers, help locate items, and process transactions while maintaining an inviting store appearance.

Responsibilities include product recommendations, stock replenishment, and assisting with merchandising. Flexible hours, including weekends, and an emphasis on reliability and positive attitude are required.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service or retail experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and assist them in locating merchandise.
• Provide product information and recommendations to meet customer needs.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Maintain store cleanliness, tidiness, and visual merchandising standards.
• Restock shelves and ensure merchandise is properly displayed.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve minor issues or escalated them to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a friendly and proactive Retail Sales Assistant to join their team in Welkom, Free State. This role is customer-facing and involves assisting shoppers, maintaining store appearance, and contributing to a positive shopping experience. You will be an integral part of the store's success, interacting directly with customers, processing transactions, and ensuring merchandise is well-presented and stocked. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys customer interaction and thrives in a retail setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and assist them in locating merchandise.
• Provide product information and recommendations to meet customer needs.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain store cleanliness, tidiness, and visual merchandising standards.
• Restock shelves and ensure merchandise is properly displayed.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve minor issues or escalated them to management.

Requirements

• Previous customer service or retail experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with potential for overtime.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to learn about product merchandising.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment in Welkom.
• Opportunity to gain valuable retail experience.