Shop Assistant

Clicks Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a customer-oriented individual to join their team. This role is focused on delivering excellent service at the point of sale and ensuring an enjoyable customer experience. Responsibilities include executing operational activities, promoting the clubcard, and maintaining merchandising standards. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification and preferably some experience in retail or FMCG environments. They should possess strong customer service skills and an ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational activities at the point of sale in a timely manner.
• Maintain accuracy when scanning merchandise and handling cash.
• Promote and enroll customers in the clubcard program.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as a brand ambassador.
• Maintain merchandising and general housekeeping standards.

Skills

Planning and organising skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong customer orientation

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Numeracy skills

Education

Grade 12

Maths 50% at Grade 12 level

English 50% at Grade 12 level

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Centurion

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About Our Company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job Description

Job Objectives

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientationGood communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies (Essential)

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Experience and Minimum Requirements

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level