Closing Date: 18 March 2022
Reference Number: PNP220304-2
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Department: General Merchandise
Location – Town / City, Ottery – Cape Town.
Job Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest Retail Chain Stores in South Africa. We are looking for an experienced Sales Associate who is goal driven and has a track record of exceeding sales targets. The successful candidate must be able to provide expert advice and exceptional customer service. This position is based in the General Merchandise Department at our Ottery Hypermarket Store in the Western Cape and will be reporting into the Sales Manager.
Minimum Requirements
Matric 2-3 years sales experience
Ability to work with numbers
Duties & Responsibilities
Actively seek and engage customer prospects in the store to maximise sales potential.
Provide assistance and information on product features to meet sales targets.
Work with customers to determine their needs; recommend the right product and help customers find products that fit their needs and desires.
Provide management with feedback on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and any potential for new products/services to ensure customer’s needs are satisfactorily met.
Ensure that the product presentation area is clean and attractive to customers.
Analyse sales reports and interpret information to assist in putting together sales action plans.
Competencies
Customer Service
Orientation
Persuasiveness
Problem Solving
Ethical Behaviour
Resilience
Building Relationships
Additional Information
The pay structure for the position will be based on basic salary plus commission and will include benefits such as medical aid and provident fund.
Competency based interview and assessment where applicable, to assess above requirements
Short-listed applicants may be subjected to relevant assessments