Senior Sales Associate

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary withcommission

Staff discounts

Sales and product training

Career progression

Vibrant team atmosphere in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a proactive Senior Sales Associate for the Tembisa store. You will drive sales, deliver exceptional service, and help teammates achieve daily targets while expanding product knowledge.

Responsibilities include customer guidance, merchandising, POS operations, stock checks, and on-the-job training for new staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sales Associate or in a customer-facing retail role.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Strong product knowledge and a keen interest in the retail industry.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products, driving sales conversion.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge to effectively answer customer queries and provide expert advice.
• Assist in merchandising and maintaining the visual appeal of the store to attract customers.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale system.
• Support inventory management tasks, including receiving stock and conducting stocktakes.
• Provide training and mentorship to new sales associates, contributing to team development.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and customer-focused Senior Sales Associate to join their team in Tembisa . This role is pivotal in driving sales performance and ensuring every customer receives exceptional service. You will be instrumental in assisting customers, driving product knowledge, and supporting the store management team in achieving daily targets. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for retail sales and a drive to excel, to grow their career within a reputable brand in the bustling Gauteng retail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products, driving sales conversion.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge to effectively answer customer queries and provide expert advice.
• Assist in merchandising and maintaining the visual appeal of the store to attract customers.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale system.
• Support inventory management tasks, including receiving stock and conducting stocktakes.
• Provide training and mentorship to new sales associates, contributing to team development.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sales Associate or in a customer-facing retail role.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Strong product knowledge and a keen interest in the retail industry.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with commission opportunities.
• Staff discounts on a wide range of products.
• Training programs to enhance sales and product knowledge.
• Potential for career progression within the company.
• A vibrant and team-oriented working atmosphere in Tembisa .