Sales Associate at Markham Rustenburg CBD
The Foschini Group · Rustenburg CBD, North West
Overview
Join Markham in Rustenburg CBD as a Sales Associate for a 40 hour maternity cover contract. You will be the face of the brand, helping customers find their perfect fit while working towards sales targets in a fast paced retail environment. This is a great opportunity for a Grade 12 graduate with a passion for fashion and customer service to gain valuable experience with a leading South African retail group.
About the role
As a Sales Associate at Markham in Rustenburg CBD, you will be an ambassador for the brand, delivering an amazing customer experience and helping customers find the best possible solutions. You will actively track your sales performance against targets and sell a diverse range of denim and fashion products while staying up to date with the latest trends.
Your day to day will include searching out new sales opportunities, assisting with replenishing stock so the store is always ready for customers, and building customer loyalty through excellent service.
Please note: This is a maternity cover contract for 40 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) is required
- Passionate about people is a must
- 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
- Builds customer loyalty and delivers excellent customer service
- Navigates customer challenges and uses negotiation and selling behaviours
- Adheres to standards and ensures quality and compliance
- Shows continual improvement by seeking opportunities to improve processes
- Makes effective and timely decisions by analysing complex situations
- Drives and perseveres to meet customer expectations
- Plans and organises tasks using a structured approach
- Relates and networks well with others
Responsibilities
- Be an ambassador for the Markham brand and offer an amazing customer experience
- Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing the best possible solutions
- Actively keep track of sales performance against targets
- Sell a diverse product range and stay 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 ready for customers at all times
- Build customer loyalty and navigate customer challenges
- Apply negotiation and selling behaviours to close sales
- Plan and organise tasks effectively to manage store duties
- Relate and network with customers and team members
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Location
- Rustenburg CBD, North West
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! This maternity cover role at Markham in Rustenburg CBD is a brilliant way to get your foot in the door with TFG, one of South Africa's biggest retail groups. Since it is a temporary contract, treat it as a chance to show off your sales skills and customer charm. When you apply, make sure your CV highlights any retail or customer facing experience you have, even if it was informal. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you would handle a difficult customer or how you would reach a sales target. Show them your passion for fashion and people, and you will stand out. Good luck!
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