Retail Sales Assistant

PMG Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide excellent customer service and assist in the daily operations of the store. Responsibilities include maintaining store displays, assisting customers, and meeting sales targets. Ideal candidates will have a Matric qualification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification required.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day running of the store.
• Assist customers with locating merchandise and answering queries.
• Ensure store displays are clean and tidy.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Matric

Job description

Learning how to provide excellent customer service to clients, perform all activities

associated with selling, stocking and ordering merchandise. The incumbent is target driven

in order to reach maximum sales.

KEY TASKS

Shop / Store Maintenance :

• Participate in the day-to-day running of the store
• Ensure the store and displays are clean and tidy at all times
• Assist in receiving deliveries, unpacking and re-shelving or storing stock onmanager’s instruction
• Replenishing shelves
• Assist with regular stock checks and stock takes
• Assist in changing displays of shop stock
• Being vigilant at all times and help minimize stock loss
• Assist in operating the till and accurately handling cash / card transactions under Manager’s supervision or instruction
• Assist with cashing up procedures
• Meeting sales targets on a daily / weekly / monthly basis

Customer Service :

Assisting customers with locating merchandise, offering advice, answering queries

or concerns

Keeping up-to-date with product knowledge

Informing the public of any sales or new stock

Constantly update customer base

General :

• Refer any issues regarding customer care to the Store Manager
• Adhere to Health and Safety practices / codes
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures
• Any adhoc duties as required from time to time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Matric
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic

Skills

• Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas

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