Shop Assistant (1 Month Contract)

Signature Cosmetics; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A beauty retail company in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a candidate to create a welcoming atmosphere, drive sales, and manage store operations. The ideal individual is passionate about cosmetics, has strong customer service skills, and can work flexible hours. Responsibilities include maintaining store standards, managing stock levels, and motivating the sales team. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about cosmetics, retail, and customer service.
• Strong work ethic and hands-on attitude.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and personalised experience for customers.
• Drive sales by motivating team members.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are upheld.
• Manage stock levels effectively and adhere to operational policies.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Knowledge of beauty and skincare products

Communication skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Proficiency with email and Excel

Education

Matric, grade 12 or equivalent certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inspirational, and personalised experience for all customers
• Drive sales and turnover by motivating and inspiring the team members to achieve sales targets
• Ensure visual merchandising standards create a beautiful store experience
• Maintain a clean, neat, and tidy and fully replenished sales floor
• Ensure stock levels, stock losses and shrinkage are effectively managed
• Ensure all products are correctly priced with relevant Price stickers and /or signage
• Ensure that stock take, and cycle count variance reports are checked, variances are investigated, and stock shortages or unbalanced stock information is escalated to the Area Manager
• Ensure that point of sale and banking procedures are adhered to and raise any areas of concern with the Area Manager
• Ensure all store standards and operations policies and procedures are adhered to
• Effective execution of all operational activities within the store

Requirements

• A matric, grade 12 or equivalent certificate
• A passion for cosmetics, retail, and customer service
• Knowledge of beauty and skincare products
• Strong customer service orientation
• A strong work ethic and hands-on attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet operational needs
• Basic proficiency with email and Excel
• Good communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and pleasant in pressurised situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to demonstrate and promote products
• Ability to create a buzz in your store that will motivate your team and encourage customers to come back and purchase more