Retail Sales Associate

  • Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • -

Job Description:

Role Purpose

To deliver an exceptional customer experience by assisting customers with product selection, driving sales, processing transactions and maintaining high standards of store presentation and service.


Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome and assist customers in a warm and professional manner.
  • Follow up on sales leads and convert opportunities into sales.
  • Merchandise the store in line with brand guidelines to support sales.
  • Understand customers' needs and recommend appropriate products.
  • Provide accurate information on product features and benefits.
  • Drive customer satisfaction through excellent service.
  • Manage point-of-sale processes and customer transactions accurately.
  • Maintain accurate customer records.
  • Perform daily store opening and closing procedures.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Upsell and cross-sell products where appropriate.
  • Calculate customer bills accurately, including applicable taxes.
  • Maintain sales records, support stock counts and raise merchandise requirements.
  • Reconcile sales records with the Accountant and Inventory teams.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming shop floor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Key Performance Areas

  • Sales target achievement and lead conversion
  • Customer satisfaction and retention
  • Product knowledge and customer engagement
  • Upselling and cross-selling
  • Accurate POS and sales transactions
  • Customer and sales record management
  • Stock and inventory coordination
  • Store presentation and merchandising standards


Requirements

  • BSc/HND in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
  • At least 2 years' experience in a similar retail sales role.
  • In-depth knowledge of products and ability to communicate product features and benefits effectively.
  • Understanding of consumer spending trends and buying patterns.
  • Working knowledge of sales/POS software.
  • Good data-entry and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
  • Good understanding of business policies and procedures.
  • Strong time-management, organisational and multitasking skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and analytical skills.


Behavioural Competencies

  • Passionate about fashion, design, art and culture.
  • Organised and detail-oriented.
  • Professional in attitude and appearance.
  • Friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
  • Good judgement and ability to understand customer needs.
  • Able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.


Key Stakeholders

Internal: Retail Admin, Retail Sales Lead, Floor Supervisor, Retail Runner, Head of Product & Strategy, Inventory Manager, Inventory Officer, Accountant, Marketing Team, Operations & Facility Manager, Facility Officer, HR/Admin Manager, Art Curator and Retail Manager.

External: Vendors, clients and customers.