Sales Assistants- Instore with Matric

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

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

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

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.