SALES ASSISTANT

Speciality; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

STYLE in Pietermaritzburg is hiring a Sales Assistant to support daily store operations. You will help customers with product knowledge, stock availability, and creating a pleasant shopping experience while maintaining store standards.

The role requires Grade 12 and 1–2 years retail experience. You should be computer literate, able to work under pressure, manage your time well, and stay informed about the latest fashion trends to minimize stock losses.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 educational completion.
• 1–2 years experience in a similar retail environment.
• Proficient computer usage and technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Customer service oriented with brand passion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior levels of customer service
• Handle point-of-sale transactions
• Drive sales through product recommendations
• Maintain floor readiness and stock replenishment
• Ensure accurate pricing and visual displays
• Support management with daily operations
• Safeguard store assets and equipment
• Follow health and safety protocols
• Work towards sales objectives
• Mitigate stock shrinkage

Skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Social-media savvy

Fashion knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Grade 12

Job description

STYLE is seeking to employ a Sales Assistant who will be responsible for day-to-day activities in the store.

The Sales Assistant position will also be responsible for providing customers with a pleasant shopping experience through product knowledge, stock availability, excellent housekeeping,latest fashion trends, and minimizing stock losses.

Qualifications

• Grade 12

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A t least 1-2 years experience in similar environment
• Computer literate
• Ability to function effectively under pressure
• Efficient time management skills
• Strong precision and attention to detail
• Proficiency in technology and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Resourcefulness
• Customer service Orientated
• Capability to foster and sustain relationships
• Confidence and decisiveness
• Passionate about the brand
• Social-media savvy & Fashionable

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver superior levels of customer service
• Handle point-of-sale transactions for customer purchases
• Drive sales growth through proactive product recommendations
• Maintain floor readiness by replenishing new merchandise
• Manage accurate pricing and visual display standards
• Assist management with daily operational requirements
• Safeguard and track all store assets and equipment
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols
• Understand and work towards periodic sales objectives
• Execute strategies to mitigate stock shrinkage