Sales Assistant - Poetry - Cresta

Cape Union Mart; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Sales Assistant for their Cresta location in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will exceed customer expectations, adhere to stock controls, and maximize sales opportunities. Essential qualifications include a Matric or equivalent and up to 6 months retail experience. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work retail hours. Join a dynamic team where your contributions and ideas are valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Essential: Matric or Equivalent is required.
• Up to 6 months retail experience preferred.
• Clear Credit and Criminal record is a must.
• Willingness to work retail hours is necessary.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are consistently met.
• Maximise sales by identifying turnover opportunities.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer selling techniques

Maximizing sales opportunities

Effective communication

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title : Sales Assistant - Poetry - Cresta

Job Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Deadline : December 11

Duties and 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 turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.
• Have fun.
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and process all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved.

Behavioural Requirements:

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships.
• Innovation & change management.
• Thinking adaptability.

  Minimum Requirements:

  • Essential: Matric or Equivalent.
  • Up to 6 months retail experience.
  • Clear Credit and Criminal record.
  • Willing and able to work retail hours.
  • South African citizen.

  Advantageous:

  • 1 year work experience within retail.
  • Microsoft – Computer Proficiency.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of current clothing trends / outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for).