Technical Sales Assistant

Responsibilities:
Optimise 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.
Behavioural requirement:
Honesty when dealing with cash and finances
Ability to take leadership.
Building and maintaining relationships
Innovation and 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
Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.  Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Candidates that enhance the diversity of the team will be given preference, in line with our Employment Equity plan.