Showroom assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Jobking

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    Jobking Johannesburg, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Leading South African online retailers of furniture, bedding and decor is seeking a customer SHOWROOM ASSISTANT to head up their newly opened showroom in Kramerville, Sandton.

    We are seeking a well-spoken, trustworthy, mature individual that would be able to work independently and provide accurate daily / weekly reports for head office.

    The Showroom Assistant needs to be computer savvy, have excellent communications skills and have the ability to run and manage a showroom for walk in customers as well as manage the Ecommerce business with regards to online orders and website updates with the guidance of the head office team based in Cape Town.


    Furthermore the Showroom Assistant will be responsible with answering customer enquiries and answering the phone in a professional, upbeat manner.

    The person will be required to get to know the products very well so that they can answer customer queries via email and over the phone.


    The Showroom will be open Tuesday to Saturday and the hours will be from 9am to 6pm (to be discussed and confirmed).

    The Showroom Assistant will be required to work some public holidays as arranged with management.


    Experience and skills required:
    Must have matric, tertiary qualification would be an added advantage
    Experience working in a furniture retail / showroom environment with sales and/or admin
    Experience in customer service
    E-commerce / Online experience would be an added advantage
    Must be proficient in MS office, use of Internet & email software
    Must have valid driver's license and own reliable transport
    Excellent communication skills, must be fluent in English
    Target Driven
    Excellent writing and email skills
    Excellent phone manner and people skills


    Personal Characteristics required:
    Excellent telephone manner
    Professional Email manner
    Professional customer orientated approach
    Eye for detail
    Eager to learn
    Eager to please
    Good time management skills
    Takes responsibility for work
    Innovative, can think on their feet
    Genuine interest in providing top quality performance

    Salary negotiable depending on level of experience

    Start ASAP


    To apply for the Customer Showroom Assistant, Johannesburg, Ecommerce retailers please send a detailed CV and recent photo of yourself.

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