Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

Veto Elite Sourcing; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

HireHive is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant to help customers find products, keep the store tidy, and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience. You will greet customers, understand needs, and recommend suitable items while maintaining displays and processing sales.

This role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to stand for long periods. A friendly team environment supports growth into senior sales or supervisory positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn product information and share confidently with customers.
• Comfortable handling transactions and basic cash procedures.
• Reliable, approachable, and committed to delivering great service.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide knowledgeable assistance.
• Understand customer needs and recommend products.
• Maintain clean, organized store displays.
• Support merchandising and restocking.
• Process purchases and basic POS tasks.
• Resolve customer queries or escalate as needed.
• Contribute to store performance goals.
• Support a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Reliability

Stamina/standing

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

HireHive is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant to help customers find products, keep the store tidy, and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience. You will greet customers, understand needs, and recommend suitable items while maintaining displays and processing sales.

This role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to stand for long periods. A friendly team environment supports growth into senior sales or supervisory positions.