Assistant Retail Sales Lead — Grow, Coach & Earn Rewards

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Employee discounts

Training and development

Provident fund

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng is seeking an Assistant Retail Sales Lead to support the Store Manager in driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service. The role focuses on coaching a sales team, maintaining store standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will engage customers, oversee merchandising, and participate in training to stay current on products and sales strategies. The position offers a pathway to retail leadership within a busy community store.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail sales or customer service role with some supervisory exposure.
• Demonstrated passion for sales, customer engagement, and store standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of retail operations and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in achieving store sales targets and profitability goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service, building rapport and loyalty.
• Supervise and coach sales associates to adhere to standards and techniques.
• Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling and till reconciliations.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
• Process transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control and restocking.
• Address customer feedback and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe store environment.
• Participate in team meetings and training to stay updated on products and sales strategies.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Communication

Team player

POS systems

Merchandising

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng is seeking an Assistant Retail Sales Lead to support the Store Manager in driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service. The role focuses on coaching a sales team, maintaining store standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will engage customers, oversee merchandising, and participate in training to stay current on products and sales strategies. The position offers a pathway to retail leadership within a busy community store.