Umhlanga Rocks: Sales Assistant – Visual Merchandiser – Cape Union Mart – Gateway Mall posted by Cape Union Mart International Ltd

Key Responsibilities Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques. Ensure individual targets are met consistently. Ability to maximize and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover. Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers. Report customer compliments and complaints to management. Transact all purchases receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments. Ensure all out going stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for. Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners. Adhere to stock loss controls in store. Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved. Maintain housekeeping Office Visual Merchandising communication to optimize sales. Implement window campaigns align with the company’s brand standards and marketing objectives. Implement seasonal and promotional displays timeously. Ensure all visual merchandising elements, including window displays, in-store displays, and signage, are current, clean, and well-maintained. Execute Visual Merchandising instructions from the Head Office team to ensure that the brand strategy is maintained. Behavioural Requirements A passion for retail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences Well-spoken with effective communication skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure. Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization. Methodical, detail-orientated, and accurate. Strong creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into functioning displays. Trustworthy and honest. Time management. Solution driven. Minimum Requirement Essential: Matric or Equivalent. 12 months retail experience. Advantageous: 1-year visual merchandising in-store experience. Microsoft Computer Proficiency. Knowledge of current fashion trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for). Special conditions of employment: ClearCredit andCriminal record. Willing and able to work retail hours. Willing and able to assist with new store openings in the area. South African citizen