Sales Associate

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to engage customers, identify needs, and guide them to suitable products or services. You will drive sales and ensure a positive customer experience in a retail or service environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, a people-oriented approach, and a commitment to meeting sales targets, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Training and opportunities for career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards customer service and sales.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn about products and sales techniques.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with customers to identify their needs and provide product/service information.
• Drive sales by effectively recommending and presenting relevant offerings.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a well-organized and presentable sales floor or service area.
• Build rapport with customers to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve collective sales targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Sales orientation

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Sales Associate to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is focused on engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and guiding them towards suitable product or service selections. You will play a key part in driving sales performance within the retail or service environment, ensuring a positive customer experience. The ideal candidate is a people-oriented individual with a knack for communication, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to achieve sales goals, contributing to the success of the local branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with customers to identify their needs and provide product/service information.
• Drive sales by effectively recommending and presenting relevant offerings.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a well-organized and presentable sales floor or service area.
• Build rapport with customers to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve collective sales targets.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards customer service and sales.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn about products and sales techniques.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with potential for sales incentives and bonuses.
• Comprehensive training program to develop sales skills.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales field.
• Employee discounts on company products/services.
• A vibrant and supportive team atmosphere in the Paarl area.