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Sales Assistant

Location: Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa Work Type: On-site Experience Level: Entry level

Overview

La Granson International is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Sales Assistant to support daily sales activities and help deliver a positive customer experience. This role is ideal for someone starting their career in sales who enjoys working with people, learning about products, and contributing to a team’s success.

The Sales Assistant will play an important role in welcoming customers, understanding their needs, supporting product selection, and helping maintain an organised and professional sales environment.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner

  • Assist customers with product information, pricing, and availability

  • Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products or services

  • Support the sales team in achieving daily and monthly sales targets

  • Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently

  • Handle customer questions and resolve basic concerns in a helpful manner

  • Maintain clean, organised, and well-presented sales displays and work areas

  • Monitor stock levels and report low or missing inventory

  • Assist with receiving, unpacking, and arranging stock when needed

  • Keep up to date with product knowledge and promotions

  • Build positive relationships with customers to encourage repeat business

What Success Looks Like

  • Customers receive prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service

  • Sales transactions are handled accurately

  • The sales floor remains organised, stocked, and presentable

  • Customer questions are addressed efficiently and professionally

  • The team is supported in meeting sales and service goals


Requirements

Requirements

Required

  • Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Good customer service skills

  • Basic numeracy and confidence handling transactions

  • Ability to work well in a team

  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Reliable, punctual, and professional in conduct

  • Ability to work on-site in Bellville, Cape Town

  • Basic computer literacy

Nice to Have

  • Previous retail, customer service, or sales experience

  • Familiarity with point-of-sale systems

  • Confidence in promoting products and speaking with customers

  • Additional local language skills



Benefits

Growth Opportunity

This role offers a strong foundation for candidates who want to build a career in sales, retail, or customer service. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in customer engagement, product knowledge, sales support, and day-to-day business operations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time on-site role based in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa. Remote working is not available. The role involves regular interaction with customers and team members in a professional sales setting.



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