Cosmetic Consultant Optenhorst

dis-chem pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented cosmetic consultant for their paarl - optenhorst store. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of dis-chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

minimum requirements:

essential:

• grade 12 / matric
• retail experience as a sales consultant
• computer literate
• willing and able to work retail hours

advantageous:

• cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

job description:

• escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• provide a high level of customer care and service
• demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• manage stock levels according to dis-chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• manage salon appointments
• adhere to dis-chem policies and procedures, sops and health and safety rules and regulations

competencies:

essential:

• strong command of english (written and oral)
• be a team player
• provide excellent customer service
• understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• work according to a task schedule

advantageous:

• promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• previous sales and promotional training
• manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• bilingual
• stock management

special conditions of employment:

• willing and able to work retail hours
• valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• south african citizen
• clear credit and criminal records

remuneration and benefits:

• market-related salary
• medical aid
• provident fund
• staff account

only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.