Description

Responsibilities

• Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
• Ensure full range of products are on the shelves at all times.
• Participate in department stock takes, when requested.
• Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
• Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Facilitate the rotation of stock on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
• Identify and report damaged and expired immediately to one of the store management team members.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to designated area.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, merchandising and displays must be maintained in both the window area and throughout the store.
• Present displays in an attractive manner.
• Demonstrate products through, makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions or activities.
• Correctly price and label all relevant goods.
• Work towards achieving sales targets for different vendors and brands within the Cosmetics Department.
• Adhere to stock layout principles.
• Merchandising displays in the cosmetics area must be faces up and stocked up.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock, when needed.
• Report all price discrepancies to management.
• To provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Process payments at a Cosmetics Department Point of Sales (POS).
• Give advice to customers but do not force customers to change their preferable brand.
• All customer stock queries must be dealt with and resolved.

Requirements

• Matric /Grade 12
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of promotions, personal selling, sales targets and customer liaison knowledge.
• English - Read, write and speak well.
• Writing skills
• Oral Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-management skills
• Computer skills
• Trustworthy and honest
• Basic Financial Skills
• Understanding customer needs