Job Summary
Sales Assistant
Main Job Purpose
The Sales Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the sales team by minimizing stock losses on the sales floor. This role is mainly responsible for accurately checking outbound stock for delivery to buyers. Outbound stock is checked and compared to the market removal slip. This role may include a variety of other responsibilities aimed supporting the sales team in maintaining smooth operations on the sales floor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Thorough and accurate control of outbound stock by comparing the actual stock being removed to the market removal slip
- Drive initiatives to reduce stock losses by prioritizing the adherence to stock removal procedures
- Drive product quality control on stock being removed to ensure buyers receive quality product
- Pack and repack pallets when necessary to optimize space and safety
- Respond to customer enquiries about available products and direct them to the relevant salesperson
- Establish and nurture relationships with buyers
- Greet and proactively offer assistance to potential buyers
- Assist the sales team in conducting daily stock counts
- Assist in daily stock rotation in the storage area
- Pack and repack pallets when necessary to optimize space and safety
- Assist in receiving and checking of consignments
- Perform any other tasks as requested by the Company/Section to support operations and customer service
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Matric is essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must be willing to work between the hours of 04:00 to 12h30 Monday to Saturday
Sectors: Sales and Marketing, Agriculture
Functions: Sales Assistant
Qualification Types: High School Qualification
Qualifications: Grade 12
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work under pressure