Sport - Specific Specialist

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Sport-Specific Specialist within **Tekkie Town** at our new Eastgate store that will be opening. This role will report directly to the Store Manager of Tekkie Town.

We are looking for a well-spoken, energetic, sport-focused individual with a passion for customer service and brands and a passion for Sports.

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the profitability of Tekkie Town, by delivering a GREAT customer shopping experience through selling specialised sport-specific footwear, accessories, and apparel. You will be responsible for merchandising, housekeeping, and stock replenishment of sport specific product.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- The ability to achieve weekly / monthly sales targets.
- Must have the ability to communicate your product knowledge to customers in store.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with the latest promotions and campaigns that are launched in store.
- Report on slow sellers and fast sellers to management.
- Ensuring product availability on the sales floor.
- Ensure that Store Management is aware of requests for items that are not stocked in the store.
- Has the ability to assess the needs of the customer, make recommendations and find what they are looking for.
- Ensuring that Visual Merchandise elements are aligned to promotions and products including stock availability.
- Responsible for stock control and security on the floor.
- A high standard of work on the sales floor, dedication in maintaining quality standards, housekeeping standards, and willingness to take initiative if a job needs to be done.

Applicants will need to be prepared to undergo evaluations/ assessments and interviews if and as required.

If you are passionate about retail and want to join a Company where there is ample opportunity for growth and career development, please apply.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Computer literate.
- 1 - 2 years’ experience with a major sports retail chain.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**:

- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and another official South African language relevant.
- Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
- Highly developed attention to detail.
- High energy level and is performance driven.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customers.
- Ability to work in a fast - paced environment.
- A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world - class customer experience.
- Must have the ability to work retail hours.
- Must be actively involved in sports.