General Sales Workers ( Matriculants)
Classic Innovations
Cape Town, Western Cape
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, customer service roles in South Africa typically pay R7 000 to R17 000 a month (indicative).
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Job description
General Sales Worker
Overview
We are seeking for a motivated and customer-focused General Sales Worker to support day-to-day sales activities and deliver a positive customer experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, maintaining organised sales processes, and contributing to overall business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers with product and service enquiries in a professional and helpful manner
- Support daily sales activities, including processing orders and handling routine sales transactions
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activity, and inventory where required
- Ensure products are well presented and sales areas are clean, organised, and welcoming
- Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products or services
- Follow up on customer requests and resolve basic issues in a timely manner
- Work closely with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain high service standards
- Help receive, unpack, label, and organise stock as needed
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies
- Contribute to a positive team environment through reliable and proactive support
Required Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a sales, retail, or customer service role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A friendly, professional, and approachable manner
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team and take direction when needed
- Basic numeracy and confidence handling sales transactions
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy work environment
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing excellent service
Nice to Have
- Experience using point-of-sale systems or basic sales software
- Product knowledge relevant to the employer’s industry
- Experience with stock control or merchandising
- Confidence in upselling or cross-selling products and services
What Success Looks Like
- Customers receive prompt, helpful, and professional service
- Sales transactions are processed accurately and efficiently
- Stock and sales areas are maintained to a high standard
- The sales team is well supported in achieving business goals
- Daily operations run smoothly and consistently
Work Environment
This role suits someone who is hands-on, service-driven, and comfortable working in a customer-facing environment. The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting sales performance and helping create a positive experience for every customer.
Growth Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to build core sales and customer service skills, gain valuable product and operational knowledge, and grow within a broader sales or retail career path.
Found on Indeed · Posted 3 weeks ago · Last checked 3 weeks ago
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