Technical Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart Cape Gate needed at Cape Union Mart

Job Description
Duties and 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.

Behavioural Requirements:  

• 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 academies sign off. (For Internal)
• Passion for technical products.
• Product Specialist knowledge will be advantageous.