Pharmacy Shop Assistant

Shoprite Holdings Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa seeks a Pharmacy Shop Assistant who is customer-focused and adaptable. The role involves greeting customers, managing sales, and staying updated on promotions. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification and at least five months of retail experience. Excellent customer service and effective communication skills are essential. This is a part-time position offering an engaging work environment where everyone matters.

Qualifications

• At least 5 months point of sale experience in a retail environment.
• Proven track record in retail sales, both on the sales floor and behind the cash counter.

Responsibilities

• Handle payments and balance sales and receipts according to procedure.
• Stay aware of new products and keep product knowledge updated.
• Restock items and organize the sales floor as per standard operating procedures.

Skills

Customer service principles

Stock receiving procedures

Payment procedures

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Purpose of the JobMedirite Plus Daspoort is currently looking for a Pharmacy Shop Assistant who is customer-focused, hard-working, and adaptable to ensure the smooth operation of in-store retail operations.

The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service skills and enjoy interacting with customers.

The Pharmacy Shop Assistant will be responsible for greeting customers, arranging visual displays, processing customer refunds, and identifying customers' needs to suggest products that will best meet those needs. This is a part-time position. Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation.

A place where everyone matters and feels included.

Responsibilities

• Handling of payments and balance sales and receipts according to company procedure.
• Be aware of new products and keep your product knowledge up to date.
• Restocking items and organizing the sales floor according to standard operating procedures.
• Regularly conducting price audits to identify and rectify price discrepancies.
• Processing customer payments using the store's Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Maintaining product knowledge to offer advice and recommendations.
• Stay up to date on all promotions and special offers.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Conduct proper housekeeping.
• Handle all customer queries timeously and escape to higher management when necessary.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualificationExperienceEssential : At least 5 months point of sale / till point experience within a retail environment.
• Proven track record in retail sales, including experience working on the sales floor and behind the cash counter.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of customer service principles.
• Knowledgeable of stock receiving procedures and merchandising standardsputer literate.
• Bilingual, preferably fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Engaging and friendly personality.
• Knowledgeable of payment procedures (e.g. cash, cheque, bank card, credit cards, coupons, vouchers).
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

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