SALES ASSOCIATE (ENTRY LEVEL)
Description
Customer Service
- Welcome customers and offer help promptly and professionally.
- Help parents and caregivers find suitable clothing and footwear for their children.
- Answer basic questions about product sizes, materials, features, prices, and availability.
- Listen to customer concerns and refer issues you cannot resolve to the Store Supervisor.
Sales Support
- Learn the store’s sales targets and help the team work toward them.
- Approach customers and ask how you can help.
- Recommend products that match customers’ needs.
- Suggest related items when useful and appropriate.
Displays and Stock
- Keep product displays tidy, attractive, and easy to shop.
- Return products to the correct places and replenish displays when needed.
- Handle merchandise carefully.
- Report damaged or missing products to the Store Supervisor.
- Assist with stock counts and deliveries when assigned.
Transactions
When trained and assigned to the till:
- Scan or enter products correctly and check prices.
- Process payments accurately and provide receipts.
- Follow store procedures for returns, exchanges, and cash handling.
Cleanliness, Safety, and Teamwork
- Keep your work area clean and walkways clear.
- Follow store safety procedures and report hazards promptly.
- Work respectfully with colleagues and support the team during busy periods.
- Attend team briefings and take part in opening or closing tasks when assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Basic computer and numeracy skills.
- Willingness to learn about products, sales, and store procedures.
- Reliable, honest, organized, and able to work well with others.
Requirements
Qualifications: Entry Level Sales Associate
Minimum requirements.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Basic numeracy and ability to handle cash accurately.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to learn how to use a POS system and follow store procedures.