Technical Sales Assistant - Cape Union Mart - Menlyn

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

Job summary

A leading outdoor lifestyle retailer is seeking a Technical Sales Assistant in Pretoria. The role involves optimizing sales through product expertise and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of retail experience, effective communication skills, and a passion for outdoor activities. Responsibilities include training team members and maintaining merchandising standards. The position requires weekend and late hours availability.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years of retail experience.
• Clear criminal record.
• Ability to work weekends and late hours as needed.
• Passion for technical products.
• Product specialist knowledge will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimize sales through product knowledge.
• Exceed customer expectations with specialized service.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Assist and train fellow team members.

Skills

Specialist product knowledge

Sales interactions

Customer service

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: January 15, 2026

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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.
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