Retail Sales Lead

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 117,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Commission potential

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Retail Sales Lead for a busy store in Benoni, Gauteng. You will drive sales, train junior staff, and support daily operations to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

You will mentor peers, maintain visual merchandising standards, manage stock, and handle customer inquiries with professionalism in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales with a proven track record of meeting sales goals.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Basic understanding of retail operations and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in customer engagement, sales techniques, and product knowledge.
• Assist in training and motivating the sales team to achieve targets.
• Support the Store Manager with daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Manage inventory levels and stock replenishment on the sales floor.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and store cleanliness.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Mentoring team

Visual merchandising

POS systems

Weekend availability

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and sales-driven Retail Sales Lead to join their vibrant team in Benoni . As a Sales Lead, you will be instrumental in driving sales performance by engaging with customers, providing expert product knowledge, and mentoring junior sales associates. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and contributing to a positive and productive store environment in Gauteng . This role is ideal for an individual passionate about retail and looking to take on more responsibility in a customer-facing capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in customer engagement, sales techniques, and product knowledge.
• Assist in training and motivating the sales team to achieve individual and store targets.
• Support the Store Manager with daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Manage inventory levels and assist with stock replenishment on the sales floor.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure a clean and organized store.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail sales, with a proven track record of meeting sales goals.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Basic understanding of retail operations and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with attractive sales commission potential.
• Employee discounts on store products.
• Opportunities for training and career development in retail management.
• A supportive team atmosphere focused on success.
• Be a key contributor to the store's sales performance and customer satisfaction.