Retail Sales Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and bonus structures

Employee discounts on premium products

Career progression in retail sales

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Retail Sales Specialist for a premier Sandton store. You will deliver an exceptional shopping experience, understand customer needs, and guide them to the right products.

You will contribute to achieving personal and store targets through persuasive selling, in-depth product knowledge, and accurate POS transactions while maintaining a polished, high-end retail environment in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in retail sales, with a focus on customer engagement and achieving sales goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse customers.
• Strong product knowledge acquisition skills and the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with POS systems and basic inventory procedures.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and a passion for sales excellence.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers proactively, building rapport and identifying their specific needs and preferences.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on product features, benefits, and suitability.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through effective upselling and cross-selling strategies.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all products, promotions, and store policies.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
• Ensure the sales floor is well-maintained, organized, and visually appealing.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving and stocking merchandise.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a driven and customer-focused Retail Sales Specialist to join their premier store in Sandton . This role is centered on providing an exceptional shopping experience, understanding customer needs, and expertly guiding them towards the perfect products. You will be responsible for achieving individual and store sales targets through persuasive selling techniques and in-depth product knowledge. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service within a high-end retail environment in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Engage customers proactively, building rapport and identifying their specific needs and preferences.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on product features, benefits, and suitability.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through effective upselling and cross-selling strategies.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all products, promotions, and store policies.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system .
• Ensure the sales floor is well-maintained, organized, and visually appealing.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving and stocking merchandise.

Requirements

• Proven track record in retail sales, with a focus on customer engagement and achieving sales goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse customers.
• Strong product knowledge acquisition skills and the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic inventory procedures.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and a passion for sales excellence.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Significant employee discounts on premium merchandise.
• Opportunities for specialized training and career progression in retail sales.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Work in a prestigious and vibrant retail environment in Sandton .