Retail Sales Assistant

Mia Mélange; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local retail brand in Cape Town is seeking an experienced retail shop assistant to drive sales and assist customers. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in retail, preferably in gifting and homeware products. They must be energetic, professional, and willing to work in both Stellenbosch and Cape Town. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in retail, preferably in gifting and homeware.
• Very energetic and enthusiastic.
• Strong admin skills and computer literacy are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Drive retail sales and reach sales targets.
• Assist customers and tell the brand story.
• Manage stock and ensure the shop is well merchandised.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Initiative

Attention to detail

Job description

Mia Mélange is looking for an experienced retail shop assistant who is amazing at sales. We are looking for someone very energetic and enthusiastic to join our team. The candidate needs to be professional and have at least five years experience in retail, preferably selling gifting, lifestyle and homeware products to the tourist and high-end local market.

For the first round, candidates must fill out the form above (only applicants who have completed the form will be accepted). Successful applicants in the first round will be required to come for an interview. For the second round, we will require applicants to work a trial period of about three days. Please send a copy of your CV.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• sales assistant in our retail stores (primarily in Stellenbosch, but should be able to travel to Cape Town occasionally)
• drive retail sales to reach targets
• greet customers pleasantly and assist them to the best of your ability
• tell the customers our brand story
• order stock from our production team
• keep the shop well merchandised
• ensure stock levels are sufficient and best sellers available in store
• keep the shop very neat, tidy and clean
• design marketing / promos / specials ideas
• discuss with Management
• daily sales reporting
• refer wholesale / trade enquiries to Management
• assist customers with custom orders and check costing with Management
• follow up with custom orders
• quote customers on shipping when required
• ensure coupons, vouchers, code are correctly redeemed
• suggest new product ideas

REQUIREMENTS

• at least 5 years experience working in a retail store, preferably selling gifting, lifestyle and homeware products to the tourist and high-end local market
• very energetic and enthusiastic
• able to work at a fast pace
• enjoys working with people
• very presentable and professional
• committed to the job
• always on time
• an interest in design and handcrafting
• ability to take initiative
• strong admin skills
• computer literacy is a bonus
• good attention to detail
• based in Stellenbosch, but able to work in Cape Town occasionally
• available to work weekends and public holidays

Job Type : Full-time
Pay : From R

• ,00 per month Ability to commute / relocate : Sea Point, Western Cape : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience : retail sales : 5 years (Required) Work Location : In person Application Deadline : / 10 / 10