Sales Assistant

OLD Khaki; Hazyview; On-site; ZAR 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail company in Hazyview seeks an Entry Level Sales Support role. The candidate will assist the sales team by scheduling meetings and ensuring outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include exceeding customer expectations, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and building customer relationships. Previous retail experience and proficiency in English are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail experience preferred.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team's scheduling and preparation for important meetings.
• Exceed customer expectations with effective selling techniques.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and housekeeping.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales techniques

Communication skills

Adaptability

Retail experience

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting our sales team. You will be a key contributor to our sales team's success. You will primarily be in charge of scheduling and preparing our sales team for important meetings and trade shows. You will provide outstanding customer service by liaising between the sales team and the customer.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Greet customers at the door in a warm and welcoming manner.
• Provide gift-wrapping services when required.
• Create an inspiring work environment and have fun.

Behavioural Requirements

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership
• Desirable: 6 months of retail experience
• Desirable: Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Proficiency in English
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality
• Availability to work Monday to Sunday, including regular store hours and extended hours during peak festive seasons.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Retail

Industries

• Retail