Retail Sales Assistant

Mia Mélange is looking for an experienced retail shop assistant who is amazing at sales! We are looking for someone very energetic and enthusiastic to join our team! The candidate needs to be professional and have at least five years experience in retail, preferably selling gifting, lifestyle and homeware products to the tourist and high-end local market. The position is primarily based in Stellenbosch, but the candidate should be able to work some shifts in our Cape Town stores if required.

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO APPLY: https://rb.gy/zlris (only applicants who have completed the form will be accepted)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- sales assistant in our retail stores (primarily in Stellenbosch, but should be able to travel to Cape Town occasionally)
- drive retail sales to reach targets
- greet customers pleasantly and assist them to the best of your ability
- tell the customers our brand story
- order stock from our production team
- keep the shop well merchandised
- ensure stock levels are sufficient and best sellers available in store
- keep the shop very neat, tidy and clean
- design marketing / promos / specials ideas - discuss with Management
- daily sales reporting
- refer wholesale / trade enquiries to Management
- assist customers with custom orders and check costing with Management
- follow up with custom orders
- quote customers on shipping when required
- ensure coupons, vouchers, code are correctly redeemed
- suggest new product ideas

REQUIREMENTS:
- at least 5 years experience working in a retail store, preferably selling gifting, lifestyle and homeware products to the tourist and high-end local market
- very energetic and enthusiastic
- able to work at a fast pace
- enjoys working with people
- very presentable and professional
- committed to the job
- always on time
- an interest in design and handcrafting
- ability to take initiative
- strong admin skills
- computer literacy is a bonus
- good attention to detail
- based in Stellenbosch, but able to work in Cape Town occasionally
- available to work weekends and public holidays

Successful applicants in the first round will be required to come for an interview. For the second round, we will require applicants to work a trial period of about three days.

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO APPLY: https://rb.gy/zlris (only applicants who have completed the form will be accepted) and send a copy of your CV to hello@miamelange.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R5 000,00 - R8 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Franschhoek, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• retail sales: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person