Sales Assistant
Published | August 12, 2025 |
Expires | October 8, 2025 |
Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
Category | Sales |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
As a Sales Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and keeping the store clean, organised, and welcoming. You’ll be responsible for ensuring every customer has a positive experience while contributing to the daily operations and success of the store.
WORKING HOURS
Full-time: 8-hour shifts (rotational)
Shift 1: 08:00 – 16:00
Shift 2: 12:00 – 20:00
Includes a 1-hour break
You must be available to rotate between both shifts as required by the store schedule.
SALARY & INCENTIVES
Basic Salary: R5,500 per month
Commission:
Earn additional income based on individual sales performance
Opportunity to benefit from team/store-wide monthly bonuses
Extra incentives for meeting or exceeding set sales targets
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Minimum 2 years of retail sales experience (fashion, homeware, or accessories preferred)
Must be confident, friendly, and not shy to approach or assist customers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
Able to stand, walk, and move around the store for long periods without discomfort
Must have a valid South African ID or a valid work permit
Experience with daily, weekly, or monthly sales targets and commissions
Well-groomed with a neat, professional appearance
Punctual, responsible, and able to work well with others
Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Welcoming customers with a friendly attitude and offering product assistance
Reaching individual and store sales targets and upselling where appropriate
Handling customer purchases accurately through the Point-of-Sale (POS) system
Answering questions, assisting with styling/homeware selections, and resolving customer concerns
Keeping the store clean, tidy, and visually appealing at all times
Completing daily cleaning tasks (wiping surfaces, sweeping, dusting, maintaining fitting rooms, etc.)
Performing regular stock counts, assisting with unpacking and checking new deliveries
Assisting with pricing, merchandising, and visual displays
Ensuring the back stockroom and front-of-house areas are organised
Reporting low stock or customer requests to the store manager
Supporting your teammates and contributing to a collaborative team environment
Please send your resume/CV