Sales Assistant - Electrical & Lighting Department

Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Purpose: To assist customers by helping them choose a product that is best suitable for whatever need the customer has, in such a manner that the assistance of the Sales Assistant is appreciated by the customer when he/she purchases any product. This will include the ability to provide good customer service in such a manner that customer satisfaction is achieved, resulting in generating sales and promoting the business therefore creating sustainable growth in margins and profits.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend to customers in a professional and helpful manner
Generate more sales, ensure customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service
Control stock levels and doing regular stock counts
Advise customers with regards to products, which product would be best in order to solve the customers problem
Place stock orders with buyers if necessary
Attend to relevant admin tasks including up keep of customer book, special orders file and forwarding of invoices as well as other relevant tasks
Ensure merchandising is done properly and that the products are priced correctly
Participate in perpetual stock takes
Ensure good housekeeping of work area
Perform any work related tasks as delegated by superior

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric or x3 Completed Intercept courses equating to total of 120 credits
2 Years minimum experience in a Hardware environment
Basic product exposure (must have spent at least 2 years with Electrical and Lighting products)
Brights Induction (Service excellence)
In-house entry level merchandising standards
In house basic sales technique
2 x Department Product Knowledge Certificate
Natural Sales flair
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)

Kindly note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.We are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of our nation we will conduct our recruitment and appointments in line with the Companys equity targets and we are committed to improving our positions. The Company reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.

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