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Bookstore Sales Associate - Cape Town
Position : Bookstore Sales Associate - Cape Town
We are seeking a Bookstore Sales Associate to join our team. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, assisting customers in discovering their next favorite book, and maintaining an organized and inviting store environment. The position requires working in a dynamic retail setting with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficient store operations.
Missions:
- Assist customers with their purchases and provide personalized book recommendations to enhance their shopping experience.
- Serve as the first point of contact for customers, creating a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Operate the Point of Sale system, process payments, handle returns, and manage special orders efficiently.
- Maintain attractive and well-organized shelves by restocking books, arranging themed displays, and ensuring tidiness.
- Receive new stock, unpack deliveries, and update inventory records accurately to ensure stock availability and proper tracking.
Required profile for job ad : Bookstore Sales Associate - Cape Town
This Retail Sales Associate position requires a candidate who demonstrates professionalism, friendliness, and reliability while effectively managing customer interactions and sales processes.
Profile:
- Required experience in retail sales, stock merchandising, or a similar retail environment.
- Matric / Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Certificate (a copy of the Matric Certificate is mandatory).
- Fluent in both Afrikaans and English, with excellent communication skills.
- Residing within daily commuting distance from Claremont.
- Proven stability in employment history with no unlawful terminations due to misconduct or poor performance.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Presentable, friendly, and dependable demeanor.
- Proficiency in using Point of Sale (POS) systems.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with retail software applications.
- Ability to wor k flexible hours, including Saturdays.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
This role necessitates immediate availability and a commitment to maintaining a stable employment record. The candidate must be capable of starting as soon as possible and adhere to the specified work hours.
Work Hours:
- Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 to 17h00.
- Every second Saturday from 08h00 to 13h00.
Job criteria for job ad : Bookstore Sales Associate - Cape Town
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Job category :
Sales - Services -
Industries :
Services other - Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Western Cape
- City : Cape Town
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Remote work :
No - Experience level : Less than 2 years - 2 to 5 years
- Educational level : High school
- Spoken language :
afrikaans > fluent - english > fluent - Number of Position(s) : 2
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Salary expectations :
R 9,000 - 11,000 -
Team management :
No
- Retail
- Merchandising
- Customer Service
- Sales
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