Job Description
About the Role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Casual Frontshop Assistant to join their team at the Phesantekraal store in Durbanville. As a key member of our frontshop team, you will be responsible for upholding merchandising standards and providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
- Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Follow up on all out of stock queries from customers in line with the customer service out of stock list.
- Store and pack delivered stock and/or stock pulled from the storeroom in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels, and pricing are correct at all times and report any price discrepancies to management.
- Keep the storeroom organised, neat, and tidy.
- Stay up-to-date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Assist with back shopping when required.
- Handle merchandise carefully to prevent losses.
- Transact all purchases receive, verify, and process all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and any other acceptable payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/or Retail Store Assistant.
- Maintain accurate cash flow at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock, and expired stock to management.
- Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids, and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
- Maintain housekeeping in accordance with Dis-Chem standards.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 months retail work experience
Qualifications
- None mentioned
Salary & Benefits
- Market-related salary only
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About Retail / wholesale Jobs in Western Cape
In the Western Cape, the retail and wholesale sectors are common employers of individuals with various skill sets. Generally, these roles tend to be driven by consumer demand and seasonal fluctuations, with many businesses operating within established supply chains. Typically, positions in this sector require adaptability to changing market trends and customer needs.
When it comes to salary expectations, broad ranges can provide a general guideline for job seekers. Salary ranges for retail and wholesale professionals in the Western Cape typically vary depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Common salary ranges generally fall within R200 000 to R500 000 per annum, although these figures are subject to variation and may not reflect actual salaries. Disclaimers should be made that individual circumstances can significantly impact actual earnings.
Common skills required for retail and wholesale roles in the Western Cape include excellent communication and customer service skills, ability to work under pressure, inventory management expertise, basic accounting knowledge, logistical organisational skills, and sometimes technical computer literacy. Other important qualities often sought after by employers include a strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and flexibility.
Industry sectors commonly employing retail and wholesale professionals in the Western Cape include financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and e-commerce companies. These roles may involve supply chain management, logistics coordination, sales team leadership, or store operations management.
For those looking to advance their careers in this field, common career progression paths often include promotions to management roles within existing companies, or transitioning into related fields like buying and merchandising. Opportunities for professional development can arise through internal training programs, industry-specific certifications, or further education in related fields.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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