Retail Sales Associate (Weekend Availability)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 7,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on merchandise

Training and development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking enthusiastic Retail Sales Associates for the Welkom store. This part-time role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service during peak periods, including weekends.

You will assist customers, process sales, keep the floor appealing, and help with stock. The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and eager to learn about products to help customers find what they need.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Basic math skills for transactions.
• Reliable and punctual for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to learn about products and assist customers.
• Weekend (and some evenings) availability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor.
• Restock merchandise and ensure shelves are well-maintained.
• Assist with inventory counts and receiving new stock.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues or escalate them as needed.
• Adhere to all store policies and procedures, including loss prevention.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and support colleagues.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, a well-established retailer known for its quality products and excellent customer service, is seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Retail Sales Associates to join their team at the Welkom store. This is a part-time role, primarily focusing on providing exceptional service during peak shopping periods, including weekends. You will be responsible for assisting customers, processing sales, maintaining store appearance, and contributing to a positive shopping environment. The ideal candidate is a team player with a friendly demeanor and a genuine interest in helping customers find the products they need. This role offers a great opportunity to gain retail experience and develop valuable customer service skills in the Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor.
• Restock merchandise and ensure shelves are well-maintained.
• Assist with inventory counts and receiving new stock.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve minor issues orescalate them as needed.
• Adhere to all store policies and procedures, including those related to loss prevention.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and support colleagues.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Requirements

• Previous customer service or retail experience is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions.
• Reliability and punctuality, especially for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to learn about products and assist customers knowledgeably.
• Availability to work weekends and potentially some evenings.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage, translating to R per annum for part-time hours.
• Flexible scheduling, with a focus on weekend shifts.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.