Customer sales assistant

HireHive; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HireHive in East London, South Africa, is seeking a motivated Customer Sales Assistant. This entry-level role focuses on delivering excellent service, supporting sales activities, and building a strong foundation in customer interactions.

You will welcome customers, understand needs, recommend suitable products, process transactions, and help keep the sales area organized while contributing to team targets in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Friendly, confident, and professional customer interaction.
• Willingness to learn and develop sales and customer service skills.
• Strong listening skills and ability to understand customer needs.
• Basic numeracy and administrative skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Reliable, punctual and well-presented.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products or services.
• Support the sales process from initial customer interaction through to completion.
• Provide accurate information about products, promotions, and services.
• Handle customer questions, concerns, and basic complaints with professionalism.
• Maintain product knowledge to confidently assist customers.
• Process sales transactions and keep records up to date where required.
• Help ensure the sales area is organized, presentable, and customer-ready.
• Work closely with team members to achieve daily and weekly sales goals.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
• Assist with administrative and operational tasks that support the sales team.
• Build positive relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Listening skills

Numeracy

Administrative skills

Presentable

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

We are currently seeking a motivated and customer-focused Customer Sales Assistant to join our team in East London. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering excellent service, and supporting sales activities in a hands-on environment.

As a Customer Sales Assistant, you will help create positive customer experiences, support day-to-day sales operations, and contribute to team targets. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in sales, customer service, and professional communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in a professional and friendly manner

• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products or services

• Support the sales process from initial customer interaction through to completion

• Provide accurate information about products, promotions, and services

• Handle customer questions, concerns, and basic complaints with professionalism

• Maintain strong product knowledge to confidently assist customers

• Process sales transactions and keep records up to date where required

• Help ensure the sales area is organized, presentable, and customer-ready

• Work closely with team members to achieve daily and weekly sales goals

• Follow company policies, procedures, and customer service standards

• Assist with administrative and operational tasks that support the sales team

• Build positive relationships with customers to encourage repeat business

Requirements

• Matric certificate or equivalent

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A friendly, confident, and professional approach to customer interaction

• Willingness to learn and develop sales and customer service skills

• Good listening skills and the ability to understand customer needs

• Basic numeracy and administrative skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented

• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic

• Ability to work on-site in East London, South Africa

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in customer service, retail, or sales

• Basic knowledge of sales techniques or customer handling

• Confidence in working with targets and performance goals

Growth Opportunity

This role offers an excellent starting point for candidates who want to grow a career in sales, customer service, or business development. You will gain practical experience, strengthen your communication skills, and develop the confidence needed to progress into more advanced sales roles over time.