1,751 Sales Assistance jobs in South Africa

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Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector

Job category: Retail Operations

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Are you passionate about customer service and interested in an exciting opportunity? Unicare is looking for Sales Assistance to join the Front shop Team. This role will be based in the 24hr Pharmacy in Bassonia, Johannesburg.

Job description

Purpose:

To offer exceptional service to all customers by providing knowledgeable service in order to maximise sales and build customer loyalty.

Job Objectives:

• Assist customers on the shop floor with product queries and directions
• Restock shelves and maintain clean, orderly displays
• Monitor product expiry dates and ensure rotation of stock
• Support in receiving and unpacking deliveries
• Work closely with all other departments to ensure efficient store operations
• Uphold high standards of customer service at all times
• Handle customer queries promptly and professionally
• Keep up to date with promotions

Minimum requirements

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50%

Experience:

• Previous retail, sales or customer service experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment (essential)

Job related knowledge and skills:

• Retail/FMCG background

• Knowledge of customer service excellence

• Strong customer orientation

• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills
• Selling skills
• Merchandising skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with people
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Ps. This role is expected to work shifts between 7am and 11pm daily, as per a roster.

May be required to work throughout the night.

Job Title: Retail Sales Assistant

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Retail Sales Assistant to join our team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and providing exceptional customer service. As a Retail Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring the store is well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers
• Provide product information and recommendations to customers
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues promptly
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets
• Stay informed about new products and promotions

Requirements

• Passed Matric certificate or NQF level 4 equivalent
• Previous retail or sales experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Join our team and contribute to creating a positive shopping experience for our customers

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming shopping experience? Join our dynamic team as a Sales Assistant, where you will play a vital role in assisting customers, driving sales, and representing our brand with enthusiasm and professionalism.

• Welcome customers warmly and assist them in selecting products that meet their needs.
• Process transactions accurately.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily sales targets
• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on product knowledge and sales techniques.

• A PASSED Matric Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly demeanor.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with attention to detail.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Keen interest in our product range (specific to the industry).

If you're ready to make a difference in our customers' shopping experience while growing your career in sales, we want to hear from you Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter. Join us in creating unforgettable moments for our customers

About the Role

Sales Admin Manager

Location: Gauteng (Honeydew & Centurion, dual role – travel required)
Industry: Security & Facilities Services | Experience: 3 – 6 years
Type: Full-time | Environment: High-performance, compliance-driven, client-focused

This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with tender management experience in Security or Facilities and exceptional administrative skills. You’ll be central to ensuring compliance, efficiency, and business growth while keeping multiple deadlines on track.

Make your impact where administration meets business development . Join a values-based organization that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and service excellence.

• Manage, prepare, and submit tenders and proposals across Cleaning, Security, and Facilities divisions.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements, deadlines, and standards.
• Act as the link between clients, sales, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of tenders, proposals, and client documentation.
• Assist with pricing structures, contract renewals, and SLA monitoring.
• Support sales with reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Provide weekly progress updates to management.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities during the tender process.
• Ensure confidentiality, compliance, and alignment with company policies.

• 3–6 years’ proven experience in tender management, sales administration, or business development within Security, Facilities, or related industries .
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Sales, or related field (advantageous).
• Strong tender and contract administration knowledge.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and compliance skills .
• Confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills .
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure .
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle (travel between Honeydew & Centurion required).

• Lead tender administration for a national leader in Cleaning, Security, and Facilities.
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and business growth.
• Competitive salary package: R240 000 – R480 000 CTC (based on qualifications and experience).
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture .
• Long-term career growth opportunities within sales and operations.

• This role requires regular travel between Honeydew and Centurion .
• Strong administrative discipline and attention to detail are essential.
• You’ll need proven Security or Facilities industry experience with tender processes.

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Sales Admin Coordinator

Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?

Overview of the Position

Assist the Sales team with all relevant administrative responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Testers and samples ordering
• Stock ordering for Pharmacies and Salons
• Prioritizes Stock orders
• New Launches POP and testers and samples ordering
• New Store Openings testers samples and stock ordering
• Allocations ordering
• Travel arrangements where required (booking accommodation, flights)
• Promotional and New Launches reporting
• Support promotional strategies and activities
• Trade photographic evidence consolidation
• Prepare Weekly trade report
• Consolidate weekly reports on lost sales
• Consistently looks for opportunities to improve current work practices
• Review request for promotional activities and calculates the return of investment to present to National Retails Sales Manager
• New Launch feedback
• Consolidate report on competitive activities, and potential for new products and activities.
• Customer needs, problems, interests - monthly report
• Coordinates and arranges sales meetings
• Assist with BC invites to training sessions
• Assist with coalition of BC attendance registers
• Completion and submission of sales monthly register
• Compile presentation as required
• Ensure blueprint is kept up to date
• Ensure Johannesburg Sales Store Room is managed, keeps monthly stock count
• Ensures distribution of POP/GWP/Testers/TS from the Johannesburg Sales store room
• Ensure compliance of the company's Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensure all Occupational Health & Safety individual responsibilities are understood and adhered to.
• Ensure all company policies, procedures and legislative requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Any other duties as requested by the National Regional Sales Manager.

Job requirements

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Able to work under stress
• Able to work on excel, Power Point and Word at a minimum of intermediate level
• Excellent communication skills bought verbal and written
• Matric
• South African Citizen
• Preference will be given to employment equity candidates
• This position is an office-based role and requires the incumbent to work 5 days per week from the office

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

About Clarins Group

A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fie&rce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet," is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws.

Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

In line with our dual CSR mission of 'Caring for people, caring for the planet' we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.

This culture allowed us to achieve the certification of Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024 and Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strive to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best

work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a member of the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).