Retail Sales Representative

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product training

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Medical & pension funds

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Retail Sales Representative to join their busy Vereeniging store. You will engage with customers, understand their needs, and recommend products to drive sales while delivering outstanding service on the shop floor.

This role requires excellent communication and a proactive approach, with commission opportunities and benefits including employee discounts and training. You will work as part of a dynamic team to contribute to store success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Knowledge of retail sales techniques and customer service best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with customers on the sales floor to identify their needs and preferences.
• Provide expert product knowledge and demonstrate product features and benefits.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through effective selling techniques.
• Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the point of sale.
• Maintain an organized and appealing sales floor, ensuring merchandise is well-presented.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, including restocking and stocktakes.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Sales targets

Product knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

POS system

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Retail Sales Representative to join their bustling store in Vereeniging. You will be responsible for engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and recommending suitable products to drive sales. This role demands a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for providing outstanding customer service. As a key member of the sales floor team, you will contribute directly to the store's success and uphold our client's reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively engage with customers on the sales floor to identify their needs and preferences.
• Provide expert product knowledge and demonstrate product features and benefits.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through effective selling techniques.
• Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the point of sale.
• Maintain an organized and appealing sales floor, ensuring merchandise is well-presented.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, including restocking and stocktakes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail sales or a customer-facing role is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• A proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Knowledge of retail sales techniques and customer service best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts in Vereeniging, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing sales development.
• Significant employee discounts on store merchandise.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the retail sector.
• Contribution towards medical and pension funds.