Retail Sales Associate - Fashion

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, invites applications for a chic Retail Sales Associate to join our fashion-forward team. This part-time role blends in-store customer engagement with potential remote administrative tasks, offering a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to grow in fashion retail.

You will greet customers, offer style recommendations, process sales at the POS, maintain merchandising, and support inventory. Excellent communication and a passion for trends are required.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Passion for fashion and current trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible to weekend shifts and hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with product selection.
• Understand needs and offer personalized style recommendations.
• Drive sales by engaging customers and promoting products.
• Maintain visual merchandising and store appearance.
• Process sales transactions at the POS accurately.
• Assist with inventory and stock management.
• Handle inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming store environment.
• Participate in training to enhance product knowledge and skills.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Teamwork

Fashion sense

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a chic and trendy fashion boutique located in the heart of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an enthusiastic and stylish Retail Sales Associate to join their vibrant team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for fashion, excellent customer service skills, and a keen eye for style. You will be responsible for assisting customers, driving sales, maintaining store appearance, and contributing to a positive shopping experience. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, blending in-store customer engagement with potential remote administrative tasks or training. If you love fashion and enjoy interacting with people, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within the retail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and provide outstanding assistance with product selection.
• Understand customer needs and offer personalized style recommendations.
• Drive sales by actively engaging customers and promoting products.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensuring the store is attractive and well-organized.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving and stocking new merchandise.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and welcoming store environment.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail sales or customer service role is preferred.
• A strong passion for fashion and an understanding of current trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused personality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer engagement.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, as required.
• Familiarity with the retail scene in Durban is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive hourly wage, supplemented by sales commissions and employee discounts on merchandise. This part-time role provides a flexible schedule with a hybrid work component, accommodating work-life balance. You will gain valuable experience in fashion retail, product knowledge, and customer relationship management. Opportunities for advancement within the boutique are available for high performers. Join a creative and supportive team environment in beautiful Durban .