Insurance Sales People

6 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Indigo Full time

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (Hour contract)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop 15 De Ville Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape

Our philosophy is to provide our customers with choice and value. Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with over 80 stores and growing rapidly.

We believe in hard work and entrepreneurial thinking within a dynamic, sales and service orientated environment. We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

Purpose of the Job:

As a bookseller, you will receive and unpack stock, categorize books, and merchandise stock for the customer. You will also focus on customer service, ensuring the customer gets excellent service by meeting their needs. You will build your book knowledge every day to foster strong relationships with customers and drive up sales.

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Customer Service: Offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
  2. Housekeeping: Keep the store clean and tidy.
  3. Merchandising: Ensure all window displays and in-store displays are attractive and eye-catching, changing them every two weeks.
  4. Check that the bestsellers are in stock and on display.
  5. Stock Management: Assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
  6. Security: Be alert and aware of potential shoplifters.
  7. Book Knowledge: Constantly build your knowledge of the books in the store.
  8. Sales and Upselling: Build relationships with potential customers, upselling and cross-selling.
  9. Admin and Control: Handle cash up, credit card checks, wage payouts, shortage reports, supplier payouts, attendance registers, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.
Qualifications Required for This Role:

We are looking for an energetic and well-presented salesperson who is physically strong and healthy. You need a minimum of a matric and preferably have experience in retail or a sales environment. A marketing qualification, or a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant qualifications will benefit your career in a bookstore.

You will gain people skills, be empowered with knowledge, and be exposed to merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, the publishing industry, authors, etc., which will set you up for your future career.

The Successful Applicant Will Have the Following Attributes:
  • Fully bilingual
  • Neat and well presented
  • Above average communication skills
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Knowledge of books and willingness to learn
  • Sales skills
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Physically strong and fit
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Good follow-through and commitment
  • Ability to work well with a team
  • Prepared to work long hours and alternate weekends
Benefits:
  • Book Discount
  • Incentivised targets
  • Group Retirement Annuity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Employee Birthday Gift

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, Recruiter – with "DURBANVILLE HOUR CONTRACT BOOKSELLER" stated in the subject heading.

Closing date: 17 March

NB: Only successful candidates will be interviewed. If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.

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