Sales Associate

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sales incentives

Training opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Sales Associate to engage customers, recommend products, and help drive store sales. You will process transactions, maintain product knowledge, and support merchandising to showcase merchandise effectively.

The role emphasizes customer service, a hybrid work model, and opportunities for training and growth in Limpopo. Prior retail or customer service experience is a plus, and a friendly, proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or customer service is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting, balancing in-person and potentially remote tasks.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service best practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to identify their needs and recommend suitable products or services.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain product knowledge to effectively answer customer questions and provide solutions.
• Contribute to achieving individual and team sales targets.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the presentation of sales areas.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Friendly demeanor

Adaptability

Sales principles understanding

Hybrid work readiness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Associate to join their team in Polokwane . This role is focused on driving sales through excellent customer engagement and product knowledge. You will assist customers in finding the right solutions, manage sales transactions, and contribute to a positive store atmosphere. This position is ideal for an individual looking to kickstart or advance their career in sales within a supportive and customer-centric environment in Limpopo, with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage customers to identify their needs and recommend suitable products or services.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain product knowledge to effectively answer customer questions and provide solutions.
• Contribute to achieving individual and team sales targets.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the presentation of sales areas.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail or customer service is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting , balancing in-person and potentially remote tasks.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service best practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic sales environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage plus sales incentives.
• Opportunities for training and skill development.
• Flexible scheduling options within a hybrid model .
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for career growth within the sales team.