SALES ASSISTANT

Pepkor Speciality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

LEGIT is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide customers with a pleasant shopping experience through product knowledge, stock availability, and excellent housekeeping. The role focuses on delivering superior service, handling POS transactions, and driving sales while maintaining store standards.

The position emphasizes fashion awareness, brand passion, and the ability to work under pressure with strong time-management skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as minimum education.
• 1–2 years in a similar retail environment preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior customer service at all times.
• Handle point-of-sale transactions accurately.
• Drive sales through proactive product recommendations.
• Maintain floor readiness and replenish merchandise.
• Ensure accurate pricing and visual display standards.
• Assist management with daily store operations.
• Safeguard store assets and equipment.
• Follow health and safety protocols.
• Contribute to achieving sales objectives.
• Help reduce stock shrinkage through proactive measures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Social-media savvy

Relationship building

Brand passion

Confidence

Teamwork

Pressured environments

Fashion awareness

Education

Grade 12

Tools

POS software

Job description

LEGIT 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