Position: Permanent Sales Assistant (Canal Walk)
Area: Cape Town – Canal Walk
Industry: Retail
Salary: R6500 – R7500 p/m (neg on exp)
Type of employment: Permanent position
To start: ASAP
CV deadline date: 10 July 2018

Kind request: Send a WORD format CV, NOT a PDF format CV.
• Ensure the following is included in your CV:
• ID number, nationality, equity status (African etc.) languages, notice period, current reason for wanting to leave & previous reasons for leaving, current & required salary, references, computer literacy & a photo.
• Add a motivational paragraph referring to your skills relating to the position
• If you do not receive feedback in two weeks after the deadline, the consider your application as not successful

MAIN PURPOSE: Sales assistant is responsible for liaising with customers to achieve sales. Assist Store Manager in smooth running of the store.
Requirements:
• Essential: Minimum 2 Years’ experience of working in a retail boutique environment
• Essential: Basic Numeracy and literacy qualifications
• Available & prepared to work contracted hours during trading week (Monday to Sunday)
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel to Basic skill level
• Friendly & engaging personality
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with members of the public
• Good selling skills
• Be polite & calm under pressure
• Team working skills
• Neat appearance
• High level of honesty

MAIN DUTIES
• Deal with customers to promote sales & deliver excellent service
• Deal with product advice, special orders & queries
• Process sales transactions efficiently using correct till procedures.
• Assist with advertising & promotions
• Administration procedures of the store (record sales figures)
• Deal with cash up & report discrepancies
• Maintain high standard of store merchandising & store cleanliness
• Ensure product knowledge
• Stock management: Receiving stock, stock take & control
• Health and Safety: Ensure security procedure according to Centre Management Policy
• Handle store security (shoplifters/ fraudulent cards etc.)
• Other: Open store & lock according to Company security procedures