Casual Frontshop Assistant (Fixed Term) - Village Square

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Wes-Kaap; In loco; ZAR 78.000 - 123.000; Tempo pieno

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Retail Associate to ensure products are stocked, accurately priced, and presented on shelves. You will handle stock replenishment, customer queries, and cash handling while maintaining store standards.

The role requires Grade 12 and up to 6 months of retail experience; advantageous candidates with 1 year retail experience or Retail Business Management certification are encouraged to apply. Flexible retail hours may be required.

Competenze

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate is required.
• 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience preferred.
• Advantageous: 1 Year retail experience and Retail Business Management certification.

Mansioni

• Ensure full ranges of products are on shelves and neatly presented.
• Maintain stock on shelves and ensure it is not past sell-by date.
• Restock merchandise to maximize sales.
• Handle customer inquiries about out-of-stock items promptly.
• Process purchases and handle various payment methods.
• Keep storeroom organized and report price discrepancies to management.

Conoscenze

Retail experience

Customer service

Stock management

Formazione

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

Strumenti

SAP

Excel

Outlook

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience

Advantageous

• 1 Year work experience within Retail
• Certification in Retail Business Management

Job Description

• Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
• Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
• Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
• Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Assist with back shopping when required.
• All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
• Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
• Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
• Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Assist with the training of new and current team members.
• Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
• Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies

• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to elevate the problem and what level to elevate it to.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
• Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

Advantageous

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.
• Special conditions of employment:
• Be able to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.