Retail Sales Assistant

Absolute Pets; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Pets, a leading pet retailer in South Africa, is seeking passionate sales assistants for their Pietermaritzburg store. This role involves providing excellent customer service, managing stock, and being part of a supportive team that shares a love for animals. Prior retail experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is required.
• One year retail/sales experience advantageous.
• Able to carry and pack stock.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with world-class service.
• Ensure the store is fully stocked and orders are placed.
• Adhere to all company policies.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to work flexible retail hours

Hardworking and reliable

Interactive, engaging, and trustworthy

Passionate about animals and retail

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

Specialising in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 170 stores across the country.

Our team of experts is looking for passionate and driven sales assistants to join the Absolute Pets family at one of our growing stores in Pietermartizburg.

If you want to join our team, these are a few of the key areas that you will need to be responsible for:

• Provide our customers with world-class service
• Ensure the store is fully stocked and orders are placed accordingly
• Have knowledge of administration and IT systems
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Have a passion for retail and love for animals. (We will train you in all the products)

To join the Absolute Pets team, you should meet all of the following requirements:

• Matric or equivalent
• One year retail/sales experience (advantageous)
• Verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible retail hours
• Ability to carry and pack stock
• Hardworking and reliable
• Interactive, engaging, and trustworthy
• Passionate about animals and retail