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.