Technical Sales Assistant - Cape Union Mart - Eastgate

Cape Union Mart; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail store in Gauteng is seeking a Technical Sales Assistant to enhance sales through expert product knowledge and outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include optimizing sales interactions, maintaining merchandising standards, and training fellow team members. Candidates should have 2-3 years of retail experience, a matric equivalent, and a passion for outdoor activities. Ability to communicate effectively and work flexible hours, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years of retail experience required.
• Clear criminal record essential.
• Passion for outdoor lifestyle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize sales through specialist product knowledge.
• Exceed customer expectations by offering specialized service.
• Maintain housekeeping and uphold visual merchandising standards.
• Assist and train team members on products.

Skills

Customer service

Sales optimization

Effective communication

Leadership

Microsoft proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Job description

Job title: Technical Sales Assistant - Cape Union Mart - Eastgate

Job Location: Gauteng, Germiston

Deadline: January 05, Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize sales through specialist product knowledge and selling technique.
• Exceed customer expectations by offering specialised service and optimize sales interactions by demonstrating products to customers.
• Adhere stock loss controls in store.
• Ensuring individual targets are met consistently.
• Understand, accept and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards and identify opportunities to make sales.
• Assisting, training and imparting knowledge to fellow team members on products.
• Ability to work weekends and late trading hours according to the business needs including peak trade periods and public holidays.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural Requirements

• Honesty when dealing with cash and finances.
• Ability to take leadership.
• Building & maintaining relationships.
• Innovation & change management.
• Thinking adaptability.
• Taking ownership.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 – 3 years of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Live the outdoor lifestyle e.g., Hiking, camping, trail runs etc.
• Training academies sign off.
• (For Internal)
• Passion for technical products.
• Product Specialist knowledge will be advantageous.