Overview of the role
The Sales Assistant is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience, and for a variety of operational duties as assigned by the store management team (i.e.
housekeeping duties, visual presentation standards, etc.).
What you will do
• Creates a sparkling clean and organized environment by maintaining store standards and cleanliness
• Creates a positive first impression for the customer through an energetic attitude and adhering to dress code
• Greets customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile and sincere non business like greeting
• Provides customers with current relevant information about the product
• Provides quality service in the fitting rooms, follows up with customers in a timely manner, maintains cash wrap cleanliness and attempts to add on to the sale
• Provides efficient service at the cash wrap, offers gift cards, maintains cash wrap cleanliness and captures customer information in the database.
• Sincerely thanks all customers for shopping as they exit the store, and invites them back.
Required skills to be successful
Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 1-2 years of retail sales experience
Ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD, Sketchup, Illustrator or Photoshop to create visuals and plans.
Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks: Good verbal communication skills, some heavy lifting, Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
What equips you for the role
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.