Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3)

Job Description

Join the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cosmetics Retail Learnership, designed to equip you with skills to promote and sell Dis-Chem’s Cosmetics & Beauty products through excellent customer service. This programme is ideal for individuals passionate about beauty, cosmetics, and sales with a Matric qualification.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Previous working experience within the beauty environment (advantage)
• South African citizen
• Clear Criminal and Credit Record (MIE)
• Willingness to work flexi-hours / retail hours
• Trustworthy and honest
• Basic financial skills
• Good English reading, writing, and speaking skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, listening, self-management, and computer skills
• Knowledge of promotions, personal selling, sales targets and customer liaison

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by dates
• Maintain full range of products on shelves at all times
• Participate in department stock takes as requested
• Keep storeroom organized, neat and tidy
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged or expired stock to management
• Facilitate stock rotation regularly following Dis-Chem stock control procedures
• Ensure boxes are flattened and taken to designated area after unpacking
• Restock merchandise to ensure maximum sales
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and merchandising displays throughout the store
• Present displays attractively including window areas
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions, or activities
• Price and label all relevant goods correctly
• Work towards sales targets for vendors and brands within Cosmetics Department
• Adhere to stock layout principles
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock when needed
• Report price discrepancies to management
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to customers
• Process payments at Cosmetics Department Point of Sales (POS)
• Address and resolve all customer stock queries