Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Quay 4 (Waterfront)
Cape Union Mart International, Cape Town, Western Cape_
Job Type:_ Permanent Part-Time
Job Details:
– Division: Cape Union Mart
– Business Unit: Stores South
– Minimum experience: Entry Level
– Company primary industry: Retail
– Job functional area: Sales
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Job Description:
We seek a dynamic Sales Assistant to join our team at Cape Union Mart in Quay 4 (Waterfront). The successful candidate will exceed customer expectations, meet sales targets, and maintain a visually appealing store environment.
Key Responsibilities:
– Practice customer selling techniques to drive sales
– Adhere to stock loss controls to minimize shrinkage
– Meet individual sales targets consistently
– Identify opportunities to increase turnover and maximize sales
– Maintain housekeeping and visual merchandising standards to optimize sales
– Create an inspiring environment to enhance customer experience
Behavioural Requirements:
– Honesty in dealing with cash and finances to maintain integrity
– Building and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues
– Innovation and change management to stay adaptable
– Thinking adaptability to adjust to changing situations
– Taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
– 6 months of retail experience in a sales environment
– Matric or Equivalent qualification
– Clear Criminal record to ensure a safe working environment
– Microsoft – Computer Proficiency to operate retail software
– Effective communication skills to engage with customers
– Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand)
Visual Merchandiser Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Quay 4 (Waterfront)
Cape Union Mart International, Cape Town, Western Cape_
Job Type:_ Permanent
Job Details:
– Division: Cape Union Mart
– Business Unit: Stores South
– Minimum experience: Associate
– Company primary industry: Retail
– Job functional area: Sales
Job Description:
We seek a creative and sales-driven Visual Merchandiser Sales Assistant to join our team at Cape Union Mart in Quay 4 (Waterfront). The successful candidate will self-install window campaigns, optimize in-store opportunities, and maintain visual merchandising standards to drive sales and exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
– Install window campaigns to attract customers
– Identify in-store opportunities to increase turnover
– Maintain housekeeping and visual merchandising standards
– Create an inspiring environment
– Liaise with business departments to execute brand strategies
– Exceed customer expectations through customer selling techniques
– Adhere to stock loss controls and maximize sales
– Establish professional relationships with customers
– Report customer feedback to management
– Ensure displays are organized and comply with company standards
– Utilize space efficiently and refresh displays regularly
Core Competencies:
– Proven experience in visual merchandising
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively
– Knowledge of retail sales principles and customer behaviour
– Flexibility to work varied hours
– Passion for retail and commitment to exceptional customer experiences
Behavioural Requirements:
– Effective communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work independently and use initiative
– Resilience and tenacity in a fast-paced environment
– Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
– Relationship-building skills across all levels
– Methodical, detail-orientated, and accurate
– Strong creative thinker with ability to translate ideas into displays
– Service and customer orientated
– Trustworthy and honest
– Time management skills
Minimum Requirements:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Additional education or training in visual merchandising or related field
– Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand)
– Willing and able to work retail hours
– 2 years’ work experience within retail
– Microsoft – Computer Proficiency