462 Sales Assistant jobs in South Africa

Providing excellent Sales support and customer service, assisting Directors, Management and Admin team with the Sales process.

Skills required:

• Excellent Communication skills - written and verbal
• Excellent command of the English language 
• Skills in other languages advantageous
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent research and resource skills
• Great networking skills
• Great understanding and use of connection skills - social media / digital platforms
• Customer focus
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Hard working and resilient

Duties and responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by using effective selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss control measures in the store.
• Consistently meet individual sales targets.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and drive turnover.
• Maintain store cleanliness and uphold visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring and enjoyable shopping environment.
• Process all transactions, including cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all outgoing stock, items, and scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process loyalty cards, including those of accelerated partners.
• Build professional relationships with customers and provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Address and resolve customer stock queries.

Behavioural requirements

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity in handling cash and finances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships.
• Show adaptability and embrace change and innovation.
• Take ownership and solve problems effectively.
• Be trustworthy and dependable.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Minimum requirements

Essential:

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Up to six months of retail experience.

Special conditions of employment:

• Clear credit and criminal record.
• Willingness to work retail hours.
• South African citizenship.

Advantageous:

• One year of retail experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends or outdoor lifestyles (depending on the brand).

Duties and responsibilities:  

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural requirements:    

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Innovation and change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum requirement.  

• six months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Duties and responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations through effective selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss control measures in the store.
• Consistently meet individual sales targets.
• Identify opportunities to maximise sales and drive turnover.
• Maintain store cleanliness and uphold visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Create a positive and inspiring shopping environment.
• Process transactions, including cash, card, voucher, and coupon payments accurately.
• Ensure all outgoing stock, items, or scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process loyalty cards, including those of accelerated partners.
• Build professional relationships with customers, offering friendly and helpful assistance.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Handle customer stock queries and ensure timely resolution.

Behavioural requirements

• Honesty and integrity in managing cash and finances.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and innovate.
• Problem-solving skills with a sense of ownership.
• Trustworthiness and dependability.
• Effective time management.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.

Minimum requirements
Essential:

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Up to six months of retail experience.

Special conditions of employment:

• Clear credit and criminal record.
• Willingness to work retail hours.
• South African citizenship.

Advantageous:

• One year of retail work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends or outdoor lifestyle (based on the brand).

Duties and responsibilities:  

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural requirements:    

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Innovation and change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum requirement:

• Six months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Duties and responsibilities:  

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural requirements:    

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Innovation and change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum requirement:   

• Six-plus months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Duties and responsibilities:  

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural requirements:    

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Innovation and change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum requirement:

• Six months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Start ASAP | permanent | salary: R7,500 basic + commission |
(Average earning between 12 000 – 18 000)

Luxity is South Africa’s market leader in buying and selling pre-owned, authentic luxury goods. For our growing team in Cape Town at our V&A Waterfront boutique, we are seeking a Sales Assistant who has a proven boutique sales track record with premium brands.

Duties

• Identify customer needs & requirements
• Selling of luxury goods
• Knowledge & experience on POS
• Process payments
• Housekeeping (keep store clean & tidy)
• Maintain security standards in the store
• Follow all company policies and procedures

To apply, upload your CV and cover letter to the form. 

Should you not hear back from us in 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. To find out more about Luxity, please visit  .

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• Matric
• Neat and stylish appearance
• Experience in high-end boutique sales
• Excellent organisation & communication skills
• Provide exceptional customer service experience
• References

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Placing orders and scheduling shipments. Communicates with the Grower Support Team and answers questions on prices, customer order status, delivery schedules

Requirements:

• Matric with relevant experience
• Excellent administrative skills including professional telephone demeaner.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to create and sustain successful relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize work within established guidelines and follow through on a variety of requests.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Collaborative team member, positive attitude, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the primary place of business.
• Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company values, and a commitment to personal and professional development.