Lead Sales Associate

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary & commission

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sales Associate in a premium Sandton store. The role combines driving personal sales with mentoring junior associates to boost team performance and ensure a premier shopping experience aligned with the brand.

You will guide the sales team, participate in training, and uphold luxury service standards in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a top sales associate with ≥4 years in retail.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate a sales team.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of luxury retail sales principles.
• Experience in high-end environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Exceed individual sales targets through product knowledge and consultative selling.
• Mentor and coach junior sales associates on sales strategies and customer engagement.
• Assist management with training and enforcing sales processes.
• Maintain exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships.
• Contribute to visual merchandising and store presentation.

Skills

Sales leadership

Mentoring

Customer service

Retail sales knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Sales Associate to guide their sales team in the upscale Sandton location. This role involves not only driving personal sales performance but also mentoring and supporting other sales associates, contributing to overall team success. You will be instrumental in ensuring customers receive exceptional service and a premium shopping experience that aligns with the brand's reputation in Sandton . This is an opportunity to take on more responsibility and develop leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Exceed individual sales targets through expert product knowledge and consultative selling techniques.
• Mentor and coach junior sales associates, providing guidance on sales strategies and customer engagement.
• Assist management in training new hires and ensuring team adherence to sales processes.
• Maintain the highest standards of customer service, resolving inquiries and building lasting relationships.
• Contribute to visual merchandising and store presentation to enhance the shopping environment.
• Process sales transactions accurately and manage customer accounts efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a top-performing Sales Associate with at least 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a sales team.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of retail sales principles and techniques.
• Experience with luxury retail or high-end sales environments is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment in Sandton .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant employee discounts on luxury merchandise.
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
• A sophisticated and rewarding work environment.