Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant - Artem, Sea Point

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in South Africa is seeking a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their store in Sea Point. This role involves maintaining merchandising standards, ensuring stock availability, and providing excellent customer service at point of sale. Candidates should have at least Grade 12, some retail experience, and a customer-oriented attitude. The position offers market-related salary and various benefits. Possible applicants must be South African citizens and possess reliable transport.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 - 6 months Retail experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience within retail environment in Cosmetics.
• Clear credit and criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full ranges of products are always on the shelves.
• Maintain stock ensure it has not reached sell by date.
• Exchange merchandise and process payments.

Skills

Computer literate – MS Office

Customer oriented

Attention to detail

English - Speak, read, and write

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Certification in Retail or related field

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their Artem store, in Sea Point. To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis‑Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 0 - 6 months Retail experience
• Minimum 1 year experience within retail environment in Cosmetics
• Certification is Retail or related field
• Computer literate – MS Office

Job Description

• Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves 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.
• Be responsible for accurate cash flow.
• Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so.
• Transact all purchases - receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments excepted by Dis‑Chem.
• Delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
• Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis‑Chem standard operating procedures.
• Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis‑Chem verification procedure.
• Adhere to Dis‑Chem security policies and procedures.
• Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for.
• Adhere to Dis‑Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Customer oriented and Attention to detail
• English - Speak, read and Write
• Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Emotional intelligence
• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest and good time management

Advantageous

• Third additional language

Special Conditions of Employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• 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’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.