Retail Sales Associate - Flexible Hours, Discounts, Training

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Assistant for a part-time role on Paarl's Main Street. You will greet customers, process sales at the POS, maintain a tidy shop floor, restock shelves, and help with inventory.

The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with customers, learns quickly, and adapts to a busy retail environment. Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are valued, with flexible weekend availability and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service or retail role is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A friendly, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn about products and sales techniques.
• Basic numeracy skills for handling transactions.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers on the sales floor, providing product information and excellent service.
• Process customer transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain the tidiness and organization of the sales floor, including restocking shelves and displays.
• Assist with inventory management tasks as directed, such as receiving deliveries and checking stock levels.
• Ensure that store standards for cleanliness and visual presentation are maintained.
• Handle customer inquiries and basic issues with a helpful and positive attitude.
• Support the store team in achieving daily sales goals and operational objectives.
• Learn about new products and promotions to effectively inform customers.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Basic numeracy

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Assistant for a part-time role on Paarl's Main Street. You will greet customers, process sales at the POS, maintain a tidy shop floor, restock shelves, and help with inventory.

The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with customers, learns quickly, and adapts to a busy retail environment. Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork are valued, with flexible weekend availability and a high school diploma or equivalent.