General Sales Assistant

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East London, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, ZAF
In-Office
2K-3K
Entry level
Agency • Professional Services • Sales
The Role
Assist customers, process sales and payments, resolve complaints, maintain product knowledge, support promotional merchandising, meet sales targets, and keep the workplace clean and safe. The role requires strong communication, basic math and cash-handling skills, flexibility for weekends and holidays, and a customer-focused team approach.
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Job Title: General Sales Assistant

Location:East London, South Africa

Remote Working:Remote working not available

Responsibilities:
  • Assist customers with inquiries and provide excellent customer service

  • Manage sales transactions and process payments accurately

  • Maintain product knowledge to assist customers in making informed decisions

  • Handle customer complaints and provide appropriate solutions

  • Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets goals

  • Participate in promotional activities and merchandising efforts

  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Previous experience in a retail or sales environment preferred

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

  • Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions

  • Customer-focused with a positive attitude

  • Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a retail or sales environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions
  • Customer-focused with a positive attitude
  • Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving
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The Company
20 Employees

What We Do

Innovative Acquisitions is a South African direct-sales and marketing company that builds and operates face-to-face sales teams for brands nationwide. It delivers customer-acquisition campaigns, brand-awareness initiatives, and tailored marketing strategies through event-based and other direct interactions. The company serves clients across sports, entertainment, hospitality, charity, telecommunications, and merchant services, while offering structured training, mentorship, and development opportunities for sales representatives.

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