Sales Associate at Markham Diamond Pavilion
The Foschini Group · Diamond Pavilion, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Overview
Markham, part of The Foschini Group, is looking for a Sales Associate to join their team at Diamond Pavilion. This full time role is perfect for someone who loves fashion, enjoys working with people, and wants to grow in a retail environment. You will be the face of the brand, helping customers find their perfect look while working towards sales targets. If you are confident, target driven and ready to learn, this could be your launchpad into a career in retail with one of South Africa's leading fashion retailers.
About the role
As a Sales Associate at Markham, you will be the ambassador for the brand, making sure every customer who walks into the Diamond Pavilion store has an amazing experience. Your day to day will involve helping customers find the perfect items, staying up to date with the latest fashion and decor trends, and keeping track of your sales performance against targets.
You will also spend time searching for new sales opportunities, replenishing stock so the store always looks its best, and working independently in a fast paced environment. The team at Markham values attention to detail, initiative, and a passion for meeting customer expectations.
If you enjoy working with people, have a flair for fashion, and are driven by targets, this role offers a great start in a supportive retail environment.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
- Passionate about working with people and delivering great customer service
- Target driven and experience focused
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to build customer loyalty and navigate customer challenges
- Negotiation and selling behaviours
- Adhering to standards ensures quality and compliance
- Continual improvement mindset
- Decision making skills
- Planning and organising abilities
Responsibilities
- Be an ambassador for the Markham brand and deliver an amazing customer experience
- Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing the best possible solutions
- Actively track sales performance against targets
- Sell a diverse product range and keep up to date with the latest decor and fashion trends
- Search out opportunities for making new sales
- Assist with replenishing stock to ensure the store is always ready for customers
- Build customer loyalty and effectively navigate customer challenges
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all tasks
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Location
- Diamond Pavilion, Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Getting a retail job at a big brand like Markham is all about showing that you are reliable, friendly and target driven. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows any customer service experience you have, even if it is from part time work or volunteering. At the interview, be ready to talk about how you handled a difficult customer or how you met a sales target. Also, dress smartly and be confident, because Markham wants people who can represent their brand. Remember to bring a copy of your matric certificate or your ID. Good luck!
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