Retail Sales Associate - Visual Merchandising Focus

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Creative work atmosphere

Hybrid work possible

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a visually-minded Retail Sales Associate focused on merchandising to engage customers and drive sales. You will help maintain an attractive store setup and work with management to implement merchandising strategies.

The role requires a practical, creative individual with strong customer service skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Hybrid work arrangements are possible for planning tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales or visual merchandising.
• Keen eye for detail and strong sense of style.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with POS systems and basic inventory management.
• Passion for retail and creating an appealing shopping environment in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers on the sales floor, providing product knowledge and exceptional service.
• Assist customers with purchases, processing transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Execute visual merchandising directives, including setting up displays and maintaining store aesthetics.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through stock management and replenishment.
• Keep the sales floor clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Visual merchandising

POS systems

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and visually-minded Retail Sales Associate with a focus on merchandising for their store in Stellenbosch . You will be responsible for engaging customers, driving sales, and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the store. This role requires a creative individual who understands how to present products effectively to attract customers and enhance the shopping experience. You will work closely with the store management team to execute visual merchandising strategies and contribute to the overall success of the retail location in the vibrant Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Engage customers on the sales floor, providing product knowledge and exceptional service.
• Assist customers with purchases, processing transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Execute visual merchandising directives, including setting up displays, arranging products, and maintaining store aesthetics.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through diligent stock management and replenishment.
• Keep the sales floor clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail sales or visual merchandising role.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of style and aesthetics.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with POS systems and basic inventory management.
• Passion for retail and creating an appealing shopping environment in Stellenbosch.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with potential for performance incentives.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• Training and development opportunities in visual merchandising and retail sales.
• A dynamic and creative work atmosphere.
• Possible hybrid work arrangements for specific visual merchandising planning tasks.