Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant - Springfield (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their Springfield store. To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

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 return goods by customers when authorized to do so.

• Transact all purchases - receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments excepted 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 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 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 FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.

• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

• Emotional intelligence

• Accountability

• Problem solving

• Trustworthy and honest and good 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.