Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their new store in Randview, Randfontein. To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at the point of sale in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 0 – 6 months of retail experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience within a retail environment in Cosmetics
- Certification is in a retail or related field.
- Computer literate – MS Office
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves and neatly presented.
- Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell-by date.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Be responsible for accurate cash flow.
- Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods from customers when authorised to do so.
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments accepted by Dis-Chem.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
- Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached its sell-by dates.
- Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- All out-of-stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out-of-stock list.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
- Be alert and verify all payments according to the Dis-Chem verification procedure.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures.
- Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly.
- Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Customer-oriented and Attention to detail
- English – Speak, read and write
- Merchandising standards and the FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge, including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, and product knowledge.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Emotional intelligence
- Accountability
- Problem solving
- Trustworthy, honest, and good at time management
Advantageous:
- Third additional language
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
- 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.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
