Running Specialist Sales Associate - V&A Waterfront

adidas; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas at V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is seeking a Running Specialist Sales Associate to deliver exceptional service, handle sales transactions, assist stock flow, and maintain store policies.

You will greet customers, recommend products, assist with displays, and ensure assets are secured; requires Matric and 2-4 years retail experience. Adidas culture emphasizes DEI and teamwork in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• 2–4 years of retail experience.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide adidas customer service and support at the point of sale.
• Process sales transactions accurately (cash, cards, checks).
• Assist in stock replenishment and store displays.
• Maintain security of assets and stock; prevent loss.
• Greet customers and guide them to the right products; promote add-on sales.

Skills

Selling to customer needs

High energy levels

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

Running Specialist Sales Associate - V&A Waterfront

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.

As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.

Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.

Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.

Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage.

Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.

Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.

Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.

Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.

Safekeeping of Company assets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Selling to customer needs

High energy levels

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Matric certificate

2 - 4 years of retail experience

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.