Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant Opportunity at Poetry Sandton

Cape Union Mart International is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant for its Poetry store in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The position was posted on 15 December 2025, with a closing date of 18 December 2025. This entry-level role offers hands-on retail experience in a dynamic environment, focusing on sales, customer engagement, and visual merchandising.

About Poetry

Poetry is part of Cape Union Mart International, a leading retailer in outdoor lifestyle and fashion. The brand emphasizes quality products, customer service excellence, and an inspiring in-store environment. Employees gain experience in retail operations, stock management, and customer-focused selling.

Role Purpose and Overview

The Sales Assistant role is designed to deliver exceptional customer service while driving sales. The position focuses on exceeding customer expectations, maintaining merchandising standards, and supporting the overall store operations. You contribute directly to the brand’s sales performance while creating an engaging shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations using effective selling techniques.
• Adhere to store stock loss controls.
• Consistently meet individual sales targets.
• Identify opportunities to maximise sales and increase turnover.
• Maintain store housekeeping and visual merchandising standards.
• Create an inspiring and engaging in-store environment.

Required Knowledge Areas

• Customer selling techniques and retail sales principles.
• Stock loss control and inventory management.
• Visual merchandising standards and store presentation.
• Current clothing trends and outdoor lifestyle products.

Skills Needed

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Innovation and adaptability in problem-solving.
• Ownership and responsibility for tasks and sales performance.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

Core Competencies

• Honesty and integrity in cash handling and financial transactions.
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute to process improvements.
• Strategic thinking to identify sales opportunities.
• Consistently meeting sales targets and customer expectations.
• Planning and organising tasks to maintain store standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• At least 6 months of retail experience.
• Clear criminal record.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends and/or outdoor lifestyle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Application Details

Applications close on 18 December 2025. Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply via the official Poetry careers portal: https://poetry.simplify.hr/vacancy/bggaid. This role offers entry-level exposure to retail sales, customer service, and visual merchandising in a reputable outdoor lifestyle brand.