Job Details

Retail Cosmetics Learnership

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Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3) in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The program aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively promote and sell Dis-Chem's Cosmetics & Beauty products, focusing on excellent customer service. The minimum requirements include a Matric/Grade 12 qualification, willingness to work retail hours, and computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages. The role involves key responsibilities such as stock control, merchandising, and customer service. Competencies include knowledge of promotions, personal selling, sales targets, and customer liaison knowledge. The job requires a clear criminal and credit record, willingness to work retail hours, and flexibility in working hours. The remuneration and benefits include a stipend. Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

Responsibilities

Stock Control: Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates
Ensure full range of products are on the shelves at all times
Participate in department stock takes, when requested
Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy
Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management
Facilitate the rotation of stock on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures
Identify and report damaged and expired immediately to one of the store management team members
Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to designated area
Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales Merchandising: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, merchandising and displays must be maintained in both the window area and throughout the store
Present displays in an attractive manner
Demonstrate products through, makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions or activities
Correctly price and label all relevant goods
Work towards achieving sales targets for different vendors and brands within the Cosmetics Department
Adhere to stock layout principles
Merchandising displays in the cosmetics area must be faces up and stocked up
Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock, when needed
Report all price discrepancies to management Customer Service: To provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
Process payments at a Cosmetics Department Point of Sales (POS)
Give advice to customers but do not force customers to change their preferable brand
All customer stock queries must be dealt with and resolved