Cosmetic Consultant - Phoenix Plaza (New Store)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy chain in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant to promote and sell beauty products. The ideal candidate will have retail experience and strong customer service skills, as well as willingness to work retail hours. This role offers a market-related salary and additional benefits like medical aid and a provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills and team collaboration.
• Retail experience as a sales consultant is essential.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Understanding stock reports and sales targets is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell cosmetics and beauty products.
• Provide high levels of customer service.
• Manage stock levels and report on short/damaged stock.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Strong command of English

Team player

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies\' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant for their Phoenix Plaza New Store. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN\'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem\u2019s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem\u2019s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.