Old Khaki Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant

Old Khaki, a leading South African clothing and lifestyle brand, is searching for a skilled and motivated Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Exceed Customer Expectations by Implementing Effective Sales Techniques
   The Sales Assistant must use sales techniques to create an engaging shopping environment that encourages customers to purchase Old Khaki products. This requires a keen understanding of customer needs and desires and the ability to translate those needs into sales. Sales techniques that exceed customer expectations may include offering personalized recommendations, creating effective product displays, responding to customer inquiries promptly, and building rapport with customers.
2. Adhere to Stock Loss Controls
   The Sales Assistant will be responsible for contributing to stock control and minimizing stock losses. They will need to report any lost stock or discrepancies in stock levels to management immediately. The Sales Assistant must also be vigilant in ensuring that all merchandise is properly tagged and entered into the POS system.
3. Meet Individual Goals Consistently
   The Sales Assistant must meet individual sales goals consistently. This requires working toward sales targets set by management and implementing sales techniques that help achieve those targets. Sales goals can be measured by total merchandise sold, conversion rates, and average order value.
4. Ability to Maximize and Drive Sales by Utilizing Time Efficiently
   The Sales Assistant must work efficiently to maximize sales opportunities. This requires excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Sales opportunities can be maximized by making sure that merchandise is consistently stocked and displayed in an attractive and enticing manner.
5. Maintain Cleanliness and Adhere to Visual Merchandising Guidelines to Maximize Sales
   The Sales Assistant must be committed to maintaining a clean and visually-appealing store environment. This includes ensuring that all merchandise is properly arranged, properly tagged, and displayed in an attractive manner. A visually-appealing store environment has been shown to increase sales.
6. Create an Exciting Atmosphere
   The Sales Assistant must create a great shopping atmosphere, make customers feel welcome, and provide excellent customer service.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, Old Khaki has established a series of behavioral requirements that a prospective Sales Assistant must meet to be successful in this role. These include:

1. Honesty in Handling Cash and Assets
   The Sales Assistant must handle cash and assets honestly and with integrity.
2. Building and Maintaining Relationships
   The Sales Assistant must be a good communicator and have good interpersonal skills that allow customers to feel comfortable and engage in meaningful conversations about the products.
3. Innovation and Change Management
   The Sales Assistant must be able to embrace innovation and change and be willing to try new ideas to drive sales.
4. Adaptability
   The Sales Assistant must be flexible and adaptable to new situations that arise while working in the store.
5. Taking Control
   The Sales Assistant must be proactive and comfortable taking control of situations when necessary to ensure that sales goals are met.

To be considered for the Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant role, a candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. At least 6 months of retail experience.
2. A Matric or equivalent qualification.
3. A clear criminal record.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
5. Efficient writing skills.
6. Knowledge of current fashion trends and retail behavior.

Old Khaki is offering this permanent part-time position at various locations in the Western Cape, including Blue Route, Cape Gate, Cavendish, Mountain Mill, and Eikestad. Published dates may vary, so it is best to apply for the position as soon as possible.

In summary, the Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant position at Old Khaki requires a skilled and motivated individual with experience in retail sales, customer service, and visual merchandising. The Sales Assistant must have excellent communication skills and be able to create and maintain relationships with customers in a fast-paced retail environment. In addition to exceeding customer expectations, the Sales Assistant must contribute to stock control and minimize stock losses. This position also requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and efficient writing skills, knowledge of current fashion trends and retail behavior, and a clear criminal record. By offering a lucrative opportunity to those willing to meet these expectations, Old Khaki hopes to attract the highest-caliber candidates who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and maximizing sales.

Closing date for all positions is January 18, 2024.