Sales Assistant

at Finesse
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

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