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Sales Assistant

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Cape Town
Retail - V&A Waterfront
6 Mar 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide high-class customer service and to increase the company’s growth and revenue through sales maximization.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Customer Service

  • Greet customers as they enter the store, assist them in finding products, and provide product information and recommendations.
  • Actively and consistently implement upselling and cross-selling techniques to increase UPT, ATV, Conversion and Turnover.
  • Understand and promote all payment methods including PAYFLEX, PJN, Happy Pay
  • Representing the brand, adhering to uniform policy and grooming standards, presentable and professional on the sales floor.

Visual Merchandising

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of products and placement, including materials, care instructions and pricing to effectively assist customers
  • Steam, tag, price, hang, fold, replenish product and optimize space
  • Understand and follow VM guidelines and practices to maintain a positive shopping experience for all customers

Stock Control

  • Monitor stock levels on the sales floor and assist with replenishing walls and tables
  • Maintain stockroom organization and cleanliness ensuring products is placed in the correct categories and easily accessible to expedite the sales process
  • Actively inform managers on stock levels, sell outs, best sellers and any other stock requirements
  • Receive and unbox product timeously when delivered, actively replenish on a daily, weekly and when required

Daily Operations and Housekeeping

  • Consistently follow and adhere to time and attendance requirements and procedures, clock in and out, report late coming and adhere to roster
  • Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using POS system, cash handling, variance schedule updated, credit/debit card and payment methods
  • Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the store, including organising merchandise, sweeping floors, cleaning displays and surfaces and maintenance of general housekeeping


SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Grade 12
  • Computer literacy
  • Higher education (Advantageous)
  • 1 – 2 years work experience preferably in retail environment
  • Knowledge of retail practices
  • Demonstrated ability to perform customer service duties.
  • Leadership skills


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