Sales Assistant

Cape Union Mart Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A popular retail company in South Africa seeks a dedicated individual to join their team. This role requires exceeding customer expectations and driving sales through effective techniques. Candidates must have at least 6 months of retail experience and a Matric certification. Responsibilities include maintaining visual merchandising standards and adhering to operational controls. Join a company that values innovation and offers a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail experience required.
• Clear criminal record is essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing selling techniques.
• Ensure individual sales targets are met consistently.
• Maintain and uphold visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer selling techniques

Communication skills

Understanding of clothing trends

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behaviour Requirements

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum Requirement

• 6 months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)