Homeware Retail Sales Assistant

Miss Lyn; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A homewares retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant. The role involves providing excellent customer service, helping clients with home decor choices, and assisting with sales and merchandising. Candidates must have a passion for homewares and effective communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and the chance to grow within the company.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for homewares and interior design.
• Excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist diverse clientele with a friendly attitude.
• Suggest complementary products and drive sales.
• Create visual displays and maintain a tidy store.

Skills

Customer Service

Interior Design

Communication

Sales Engagement

Education

High School (matric)

Job description

Now Hiring:

Retail Sales Assistant at Miss Lyn Homewares – Are you passionate about beautiful living spaces and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere? Do you love helping people find the perfect pieces to turn a house into a home? Then join the Miss Lyn team.

About Us

Miss Lyn is a beloved homewares retailer known for our unique and stylish selection of decor, linens, and more. While we love helping individual customers find their perfect style, we also specialize in providing high‑quality, durable homewares to the hospitality industry, including guesthouses and hotels.

Role & Location

As a Retail Sales Assistant, you'll be primarily based at our Lansdowne branch. However, this role may require you to work at our other stores in Woodstock, Sea Point, Cape Quarter, Tygervalley Centre, and Somerset West.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet and assist a diverse clientele with a friendly, knowledgeable attitude.
• Offer design ideas for homes and help hospitality clients find the right products to meet their specific needs.
• Sales: Actively engage with customers, suggest complementary products, and promote our latest collections to drive sales.
• Merchandising: Help create stunning visual displays, arrange products to tell a story, and ensure the store is always neat, clean, and beautifully organized.
• Operations: Handle transactions accurately, manage returns and exchanges, keep the sales floor tidy and well‑stocked.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with your colleagues to meet sales targets and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for homewares, interior design, and home decor.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Good knowledge of public transport is a must if you don’t use personal transport.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Why Join Miss Lyn?

Competitive pay and opportunities for performance‑based bonuses. Opportunities for career growth within our growing company. A fun and creative team culture where your ideas are valued. The chance to work with a wide range of customers, from individual shoppers to business clients. We can’t wait to meet you.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Pay: R
• Location: In person – Cape Town, Western Cape (City of Cape Town)
• Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Education: High School (matric) (Preferred)
• Experience: Homewares – 1 year (Preferred)
• Language: English (Required)
• Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)