Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant - Poetry - Sandton

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a motivated individual for a retail position focused on exceeding customer expectations and driving sales. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of retail experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of the latest clothing trends. Responsibilities include maintaining visual merchandising standards and adhering to stock loss controls. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail experience required.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations using selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in the store.
• Drive sales by identifying opportunities.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer selling techniques

Effective communication

Knowledge 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.

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)