Sales Assistant โ Baby City Kenilworth โ Dis-Chem Pharmacies (South Africa) โ Apply by 14 July 2025
Job Opportunity: Sales Assistant โ Baby City Kenilworth โ Dis-Chem Pharmacies (South Africa) โ Apply by 14 July 2025
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Position: Sales Assistant โ Baby City Kenilworth
Division: LL Division
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Retail
Functional Area: Sales / Customer Service
Closing Date: 14 July 2025
Overview:
Dis-Chem Baby City is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Sales Assistant to join their team at the Kenilworth store. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, assist with merchandising, manage stock levels, and process transactions at the point of sale. This is a hands-on retail role suited to individuals who thrive in a busy environment and enjoy interacting with customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with purchases and queries in a friendly and professional manner.
- Process transactions accurately using various payment methods (cash, cards, vouchers, etc.).
- Handle loyalty card registrations and redemptions, including accelerated partners.
- Maintain shelves and displays with full product ranges, correct pricing, and promotional signage.
- Restock merchandise and remove expired or damaged stock promptly.
- Participate in stocktakes and general inventory checks.
- Report low, damaged, or expired stock to management.
- Assist with loading/unloading of stock and ensure boxes are properly disposed of.
- Build promotional displays and ensure timely setup and removal of promotional material.
- Maintain awareness of current promotions and new product lines to effectively assist customers.
- Handle merchandise with care to avoid losses and shrinkage.
- Uphold store standards in cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Up to 6 months of retail experience
- Minimum 1 year of total work experience within retail
Advantageous:
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong English communication skills
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- Good time management and problem-solving skills
- Customer service focus and ability to build rapport
- Honest, reliable, and accountable
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Numerical proficiency
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing and able to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Benefits aligned with company policy
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