Responsible for welcoming customers, learning product information, selling merchandise, maintaining the displays, and assisting customers by providing them with a great shopping experience.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Ensure personal presence on the floor and aid customers in locating merchandise.
Take customers through all products and provide maximum information.
Recommend merchandise to be delivered from the warehouse/store when merchandise is not on the floor.
Capture client details on the e-warranty forms.
Direct and escort customers to the item testing area, ensure client is given a product demo, and verify products tested are working as per their specifications.
Close the sale at minimum discount and assist in the check-out process as well as dispatching or arranging for delivery by compiling client details.
Provide customer feedback on completion of the sale.
Share information with customers on the offers available.
Inform customers about purchasing incentives.
Responsible for helping build up business by identifying new business prospects and selling products to them.
Provide competitor pricing analysis as and when spotted, and conduct regular checks in case of price changes.
Coordinate with the delivery team and ensure that products are delivered in a timely manner.
Ensure that the section is fully stocked and arranged in the sales area in an orderly manner within the department allocated.
Replenish stock from stores or go-down when it reaches the reorder level.
Supervise and ensure that merchandise is dust-free.
Ensure price tags and feature cards are on the appropriate products.
Ensure daily stock checks are carried out for the impulse product category assigned.
Ensure good housekeeping is maintained and all products are priced and have all feature cards/sale tags.
Ensure that all products found faulty during the testing stage are communicated to the managers and handed over to the store team.
Ensure all stocks under your custody are balanced monthly.
Requirements and Qualifications
A minimum of a diploma in Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, or equivalent.
Sales training or exposure in a similar role within a retail environment will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years of experience in a sales environment, preferably in electronics and home appliances.
Must be friendly with a pleasant and engaging personality.
Should be physically fit as the job requires standing most of the day and the individual may be required to lift large amounts of stock.
Should have visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned, and determine safety of workplace surroundings for themselves and guests.
Should be cooperative and understand customer needs and wants after a brief discussion.
Should be well-organized and detail-oriented.
Should have basic knowledge of inventory management.
Should be of a smart appearance and articulate.
Should be able to work under pressure.
Key Skills
Good selling skills.
Good negotiation and influencing skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Teamwork and Collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@hotpoint.co.ke using the position as the subject of the email.