Permanent Part-timer - Bloemfontein

adidas; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports retailer in Johannesburg is seeking a motivated individual for a retail position. In this role, you will assist in day-to-day store maintenance while delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for retail, clear communication skills, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment. A Matric certificate is required, and previous retail experience is preferred. This role also requires flexibility, as you will assist during busy periods including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Passion for retail and customer service.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance.
• Ensure the highest level of service is given to each customer.
• Assist in product flow from stockroom to sales floor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Retail experience

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill-in basis.
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards (including cleaning of the store).
• Safekeeping of Company assets
• Loss prevention, monitoring sales floor and reporting any suspicious activity and follow security procedures/ SLAP.
• Ensure they take part in in-store training or digital training provided by the company (Atticus/AREA) to ensure they have product knowledge and role best practice.
• Familiarize themselves with Power BI tools to have more understanding of store performance, best sellers / blackhole product.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• An absolute passion for retail & customer service
• Ability to use your initiative
• Clear and upbeat communication skills
• Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too
• Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Adaptability, being able to handle various tasks and adapt to changing circumstances/situations

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
• Enthusiasm.
• A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!

Requisite Education And Experience

• Matric certificate
• 0 - 1 years of retail experience

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.