Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

HireHive; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireHive in Gqeberha, South Africa, seeks a friendly Retail Sales Assistant to help customers find products, keep displays neat, and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience. You will greet customers, understand needs, recommend products, handle transactions, and maintain clean, well-stocked displays.

A reliable, personable team player who can stand for long periods will thrive. Growth opportunities include advancing to senior sales or merchandising roles within the store, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn product information and share it 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 offer friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Maintain clean, organised, and well-stocked store displays.
• Support product merchandising and restocking activities.
• Process customer purchases and handle basic point-of-sale tasks.
• Resolve customer queries or direct them to the appropriate team member.
• Contribute to achieving store performance goals.
• Help maintain an inclusive, supportive team environment.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Product knowledge

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

HireHive in Gqeberha, South Africa, seeks a friendly Retail Sales Assistant to help customers find products, keep displays neat, and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience. You will greet customers, understand needs, recommend products, handle transactions, and maintain clean, well-stocked displays.

A reliable, personable team player who can stand for long periods will thrive. Growth opportunities include advancing to senior sales or merchandising roles within the store, with a supportive