Technical Sales Assistant - Cape Union Mart

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa's favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits - including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more - Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize sales through specialist product knowledge and selling technique.

• Exceed customer expectations by offering specialised service and optimize sales interactions by demonstrating products to customers.

• Adhere stock loss controls in store

• Ensuring individual targets are met consistently

• Understand, accept and follow all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards and identify opportunities to make sales.

• Assisting, training and imparting knowledge to fellow team members on products.

• Ability to work weekends and late trading hours according to the business needs including peak trade periods and public holidays.

• Create an inspiring environment. Have fun.

Requirements

Behavioural requirement:

• Honesty when dealing with cash and finances

• Ability to take leadership.

• Building & maintaining relationships

• Innovation & change management

• Thinking adaptability

• Taking ownership

 


Minimum requirements:

• 2 – 3 years of retail experience

• Matric or Equivalent

• Clear Criminal record

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency

• live the outdoor lifestyle e.g.; Hiking, camping, trail runs etc.

• Training academy sign off? (For Internal)

• Passion for technical products.

• Product Specialist knowledge will be advantageous.