Sales Representative - Retail

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + commission

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Sales Representative to drive retail sales by engaging customers, understanding their needs, and recommending suitable products. You will contribute to sales targets and ensure an excellent shopping experience for every visitor.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and maintaining attractive merchandising while handling POS transactions and stock replenishment. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with ability to meet sales goals.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and merchandising techniques.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a friendly and professional manner, identifying needs and preferences.
• Provide product information and recommendations to assist purchasing decisions.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and keep the sales floor organized and appealing.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Assist with inventory management, including stock counts and replenishment.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Sales Representative to join their retail sales team in Soweto . This role is essential for driving sales performance by engaging customers, understanding their needs, and recommending suitable products. You will be responsible for creating an exceptional shopping experience, contributing to sales targets, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. This is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about sales and customer service to grow within a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a friendly and professional manner, identifying their needs and preferences.


• Provide product information and recommendations to assist customers in making purchasing decisions.


• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.


• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the sales floor is well-organized and appealing.


• Process sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.


• Assist with inventory management, including stock counts and replenishment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail sales or a customer-facing role is preferred.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for customer service.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet sales goals.


• Basic understanding of sales principles and merchandising techniques.


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.


• Must be based in or have strong ties to the Soweto community.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission incentives based on sales performance.


• Employee discounts on company products.


• Training and development opportunities to enhance sales skills.


• Potential for advancement to supervisory roles.


• A vibrant and supportive team environment.