Sales Associate at Sneaker Factory in King Williams Town
The Foschini Group · King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Overview
Sneaker Factory, part of The Foschini Group, is hiring a Sales Associate for their King Williams Town store. This 120 hour role is a great foot in the door for young South Africans who enjoy fashion, sneakers and working with people. You will help customers find what they need, keep the store looking sharp and build real retail experience with one of the country's biggest fashion retailers.
About the role
As a Sales Associate at Sneaker Factory in King Williams Town, you will be the face of the store, helping customers find the right sneakers and clothing while making sure they leave happy. This is a hands on retail role where you will work directly with shoppers every day.
You can expect to:
- Welcome customers and help them find products that suit their style and needs
- Keep the sales floor neat, organised and looking good
- Process sales at the till and handle cash or card payments
- Assist with stock receiving, packing and replenishing shelves
- Work towards store sales goals as part of a team
- Help with visual merchandising and keeping promotions up to date
This is a 120 hour position, which means you will work a set number of hours, making it a good fit if you are looking for retail experience with a leading fashion group.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Previous retail or customer service experience would be an advantage
- Strong communication skills and a friendly attitude
- Ability to work well in a team
- Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays
- Basic numeracy skills for handling cash and processing sales
- A genuine interest in fashion, sneakers and retail
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers on the sales floor
- Help customers find products and make purchasing decisions
- Operate the till and handle payments accurately
- Keep the store clean, tidy and well merchandised
- Receive and unpack stock deliveries
- Replenish stock on shelves and racks
- Assist with stock takes and inventory checks
- Meet individual and team sales targets
- Follow store policies on returns, exchanges and customer service
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Location
- King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Getting your foot in the door with a big retailer like The Foschini Group can open up a lot of doors down the line. For this Sneaker Factory role in King Williams Town, make sure your CV shows any customer facing experience you have, even if it was just helping at a family shop or volunteering. They want someone friendly, reliable and willing to learn.
When you apply, tailor your CV to highlight your people skills and any cash handling or stock experience. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you would handle a difficult customer or a busy Saturday rush. Retail managers love people who are energetic and show they genuinely enjoy helping others. Wear something neat that reflects the sneaker and fashion vibe of the brand. Good luck, this could be the start of a solid retail career!
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