Permanent Part Time - Sales Assistant - Poetry - Menlyn

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

Job summary

A retail company in Gauteng is looking for a Sales Assistant. Responsibilities include exceeding customer expectations and maintaining visual merchandising standards. Candidates should possess at least 6 months of retail experience, a clear criminal record, and effective communication skills. This role requires innovation and a passion for current clothing trends.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail experience required.
• Clear criminal record is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Maximise sales by identifying opportunities.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer selling techniques

Salesmanship

Communication

Microsoft proficiency

Knowledge of clothing trends

Education

Matric or Equivalent

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.

Behavioural 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)