Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Clearwater | Cape Union Mart
Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
The Sales Assistant is vital for maintaining brand standards and driving conversion through expert product knowledge and customer engagement. Utilizing Salesforce for CRM and SAP for inventory tracking, this professional ensures that stock data is accurate and operational risk in retail transactions is minimized. Their role directly impacts the store’s profitability by aligning outdoor solutions with customer requirements in a high-traffic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment. Have fun.
- Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
- Ensure all out going stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
- Problem solving
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Exceptional customer service
Minimum Requirement.
Essential:
- Matric or Equivalent
- Up to 6 months retail experience
Special conditions of employment:
- Clear Credit and Criminal record
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
- South African citizen
Advantageous:
- 1 year work experience within retail.
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for) Willing and able to work retail hours.
Career Growth & Education
Advancing from this role is supported by a Diploma in Retail Management or a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing. High performers can progress to Store Leader or Regional Manager roles by demonstrating mastery of commercial KPIs and leadership through internal development programs. Pursuing certifications in visual merchandising or digital retail operations provides a pathway to specialized head office roles or global retail career opportunities.
Salary & Financial Insight
The estimated monthly salary for a Sales Assistant at Clearwater ranges from R7,500 to R10,500, often supplemented by performance incentives. Starting a tax-free savings account early is an excellent way to begin building long-term wealth while working in the retail sector.
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