Sales Assistant | V&A Waterfront | Fashion Retailer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for passionate, energetic, and confident sales assistant to drive positive energy and excitement around our brand and products in V&A Waterfront.

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for passionate, energetic, and confident sales assistant to drive positive energy and excitement around our brand and products in V&A Waterfront.  The position will start off as a temporary Sales Assistant but can become permanent based on performance.  We are looking for Sales Assistants that will offer excellent customer service and be proud to be part of our brand and company.

Duties & Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through world class sales service
• Drive and deliver sales targets
• Maintain outstanding store conditions, uphold visual merchandising standards to optimise sales
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants and recommend items for sale
• Proactively meet, greet, and assist customers
• Assist and resolve customer queries
• Work on point-of-sale and ensure accurate processing of payments
• Ensure stock is always packed neat and products merchandised
• Remain updated on product information, answer questions and address concerns
• Accurately describe product features and benefits
• Inform customer about product promotions
• Create an inspiring and positive work environment

Behavioural attributes required:

• Must be presentable and a good representation of the brand
• Excellent communication skills, proficient in English
• Must be trustworthy
• Must have reliable transport and not have an issue getting to and from V&A Waterfront, to arrive before 9am and leave 9.10pm
• Passion for retail
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving capabilities
• Confident, outgoing, and energetic
• Strong sales flair, engage and persuade
• Enjoy dealing with customers
• Strong work ethic and hands-on attitude
• Must be flexible to work in other stores as / when required

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years Sales or Customer service experience essential, preferably in the retail industry
• Matric
• Clear Credit and Criminal record 
• Knowledge of various POS and stock management systems

Salary:  R49.75 per hour + sales incentives (store target driven)

Start 1 June as Temp position with opportunity to become permanent based on performance

To apply for the Sales Assistant, V&A Waterfront, Fashion Retailer position please send your detailed CV in a Word document and a recent photo of yourself.

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