Sales Associate at Sportscene Acornhoek
The Foschini Group · Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Overview
Sportscene, part of The Foschini Group, is hiring a Sales Associate for their Acornhoek store. This is a fantastic entry level opportunity for young South Africans who enjoy fashion and working with people. You will help customers, keep the store looking great, and be part of a well known retail brand. If you are friendly, reliable and ready to start your career in retail, this role could be perfect for you.
About the role
Sportscene, a leading fashion retailer under The Foschini Group, is looking for a Sales Associate to join their team in Acornhoek on a full time basis. In this role, you will be the face of the store, helping customers find what they need and making sure they have a great shopping experience.
What you will be doing:
- Greeting customers and assisting them with product selections
- Keeping the store neat, organised and well presented
- Working on the till and handling cash or card payments
- Helping with stock replenishment and visual displays
- Working towards sales targets as part of a team
This is a 120 hour position, which means you will work approximately 120 hours per month, giving you a great balance between work and personal time. No previous experience is needed as full training will be provided. If you are energetic, love fashion and enjoy helping people, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- No previous work experience required, full training provided
- Must be able to work retail hours including weekends and public holidays
- Good communication skills in English
- Friendly, positive attitude and a passion for customer service
- Reliable and punctual
- Must be based in or near Acornhoek
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with finding products and making purchasing decisions
- Operate the cash register and handle payments accurately
- Maintain store cleanliness and tidiness at all times
- Replenish stock on the sales floor and ensure sizes are available
- Set up and maintain visual merchandising displays according to store standards
- Work towards individual and team sales targets
- Provide excellent customer service to all shoppers
- Support the store team with any other duties as needed
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Location
- Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This Sportscene role in Acornhoek is a great way to get your foot in the retail door. Since no experience is needed, focus your CV on any customer interaction you have had, even if it was helping at a family shop or volunteering. Mention that you are reliable and enjoy working with people. For the interview, be ready to talk about why you like fashion and how you would help a customer who cannot find their size. Dress neatly and show your friendly personality. Retail work can be busy, especially on weekends, but it is a wonderful chance to learn and grow with a big brand. Good luck, you have got this!
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