Retail Sales Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee discount

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking an energetic Retail Sales Lead to guide its sales team, boost customer engagement, and drive store performance.

The role blends hands-on selling, team supervision, and operational support, with opportunities to shape sales initiatives and leadership development.

The successful candidate will mentor associates, provide excellent service, and contribute to a dynamic, target-driven retail environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail sales role with demonstrated success in meeting targets.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a retail setting is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for sales and service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Willingness to adapt to a hybrid schedule, potentially handling administrative tasks from a remote location when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, offering expert advice and recommendations.
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures and visual merchandising standards.
• Train and coach new sales associates on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service standards.
• Conduct preliminary sales analysis and report findings to store management.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Customer service

Sales techniques

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and experienced Retail Sales Lead to guide their sales team and enhance customer engagement at their store in Mahikeng . As a Sales Lead, you will be instrumental in driving sales performance, mentoring associates, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This role involves a blend of hands-on sales, team supervision, and operational support, with opportunities to contribute to strategic sales initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take on more responsibility and develop their leadership skills within the retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, offering expert advice and recommendations.
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures and visual merchandising standards.
• Train and coach new sales associates on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service standards.
• Conduct preliminary sales analysis and report findings to store management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail sales role with demonstrated success in meeting targets.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a retail setting is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for sales and service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Willingness to adapt to a hybrid schedule, potentially handling administrative tasks from a remote location when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous employee discount on products.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance leadership skills.
• A dynamic and team-oriented work atmosphere in Mahikeng .